Kinlaw agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Jets on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw was drafted by the 49ers in 2020 and has spent four years there. He finished the 2023 campaign with 25 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and three passes defensed across 17 games as a depth interior lineman. He will play a similar role in New York while he works to earn reps behind Quinton Jefferson (groin) and Quinnen Williams.

Kinlaw finished the 2023 regular season with 25 tackles (13 solo), 3.5 sacks and three batted balls.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw's four-year tenure with San Francisco came to a monotonous end despite appearing in all 17 games for the first time in his career. The 2020 first round selection operated primarily as a backup to his namesake, Javon Hargrave, who was poached from the Eagles the prior offseason to fill the role Kinlaw failed to since being drafted. The 49ers declined Kinlaw's fifth-year option, making the interior lineman an unrestricted free agent for the 2024 campaign.

Kinlaw tallied four tackles (two solo) and two sacks in the 49ers' 42-19 win over the Eagles in Week 13.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw's two sacks were his first of the season. His tackle total was also a season-high. The defensive tackle did his damage on just 21 defensive snaps (30 percent). He will continue to provide depth on the interior defensive line going forward.

Kinlaw (illness) played in Friday's preseason 23-12 loss to the Chargers, Kyle Madson of ninerswire.usatoday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw did not record any stats, but he did play a ton of snaps and displayed effectiveness on the pass and run. The 25-year-old defensive tacikle appears ready to go for the 2023 season. He is expected to rotate on the interior line with Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead.

Kinlaw (illness) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 14 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Kinlaw is trying to right the ship on his career after he missed 26-of-50 games in his first three seasons. Kinlaw previously already had his fifth-year option declined for 2024. He's trying to carve out a role in the defensive line rotation.

The 49ers opted not to pick up the fifth-year option on Kinlaw's rookie contract Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw was selected by the 49ers with the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he has struggled to stay healthy, playing in just 24 games in his first three seasons. General manager John Lynch told reporters on Friday that Kinlaw was having "an outstanding offseason," and San Francisco views him as a key rotational player for the defense. Kinlaw will be behind defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who signed a four-year, $84 million contract with the 49ers in March.

Kinlaw (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card matchup versus Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw has been largely limited since returning from his 11-game hiatus due to a knee injury, though he did suit up for all three of the final games this regular season. The 2020 first-round pick then remained limited during practice Tuesday and Wednesday before working his way back to full Thursday. Kinlaw should continue to see prominent usage alongside fellow defensive tackles Kevin Givens, T.Y. McGill and Arik Armstead (foot/ankle), the latter of whom is also set to play Saturday.

Kinlaw (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw was activated from injured reserve Dec. 23 and played in each of the final three games of the regular season, though he's still routinely appeared on the injury report with this lingering knee injury. The 25-year-old did play 42 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps Week 18, marking his most significant playing time since returning from IR. With fellow defensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot/ankle) also dealing with persistent injuries, it will be worth monitoring the status of these two heading into Saturday's wild-card matchup versus Seattle.

Kinlaw (knee) is active Sunday against the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw was unable to practice early in the week, but he did finish with a limited practice Friday. His ability to play should be good news for the 49ers' defensive front.

Kinlaw (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Kinlaw was activated from injured reserve Dec. 23 and has played 35 defensive snaps across the last two games. The 2020 first-round pick then began Week 18 with back-to-back DNPs, though he was able to log one limited practice during Friday's sessions. Should Kinlaw ultimately sit out, San Francisco would be without its top three defensive tackles for Sunday's regular-season finale, as Kevin Givens (knee) has already been ruled out while Arik Armstead (foot/ankle) is also considered questionable to play.