Report: 49ers won't pursue Brady in free agency

The San Francisco 49ers won't sign quarterback Tom Brady in free agency, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB.

The NFC champions were linked to Brady through speculation, but no credible reports ever suggested a serious run at the six-time Super Bowl champion was in the cards. The most likely team to pry Brady away from the New England Patriots is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told Chris Simms of NBC Sports.

San Francisco would have represented a homecoming for Brady, who grew up in San Mateo, California, rooting for Joe Montana and the 49ers. The Niners appear to be content with Jimmy Garoppolo, a former backup to Brady with the Patriots, whose Super Bowl LIV performance was heavily scrutinized.

Along with San Francisco, Brady lost a potential suitor Sunday in the Tennessee Titans, who reportedly agreed to terms on a new four-year deal with Ryan Tannehill.

Brady, 42, is set to hit the open market for the first time in his career. He posted a passer rating of 88 in 2019, his lowest number since 2013.