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Thompson Jr. Could Fix 49ers Run Defense | San Francisco 49ers News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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The 49ers’ run defense woes last season were real—giving up 4.3 yards per carry—and their interior line was a glaring weakness. Enter James Thompson Jr., a massive 6’5”, 308-pound undrafted free agent who dominated college run stops with 41 tackles, 3 for loss, and 2 sacks. With the team’s depth concerns and young players needing to step up, Thompson’s strength, hands, and run-stopping pedigree make him the perfect fit to fix their biggest defensive hole—and could even force his way onto the roster. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/707935caaf24bb7b