Special-teamer Siran Neal, 49ers agree to two-year contract

   

The 49ers have had special teams issues for a few seasons, so they are ensuring they address that weakness this offseason.

49ers news: Former Dolphins special teams ace Siran Neal signs 2-year deal  - Niners Nation

Veteran defensive back and special teams standout Siran Neal has agreed to a two-year contract with the 49ers, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan on Monday night.

Neal, a seven-year NFL veteran, is listed as a defensive back, but he primarily played special teams with the Buffalo Bills and, most recently, the Miami Dolphins.

Per Pro Football Reference, Neal played 6 percent of the Dolphins' defensive snaps last season but appeared on 84 percent of their special teams plays.

During his seven-year career, Neal has appeared on 2,086 special-teams snaps and only 625 defensive snaps.

The 49ers need to improve their special teams unit under new coordinator Brant Boyer, and they're hoping Neal can play a big part in that in 2025.