Jefferson signed a contract with the 49ers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old was cut by the Ravens in February 2020 while recovering from September 2019 ACL surgery, and he was unable to latch on with a team last year. Jefferson was Baltimore's starting strong safety when he suffered the injury, but he'll likely need to earn his roster spot in San Francisco during training camp.

Jefferson (knee) is visiting the Colts for a potential workout, suggesting that he's over the knee injury he was dealing with at the end of his Ravens tenure, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jefferson tore his ACL in October of 2019, but he has recovered and is ready to resume his NFL career. The 28-year-old safety has 98 career games of NFL experience under his belt.

The Ravens are releasing Jefferson, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

The writing was on the wall Monday when fellow Ravens safety Chuck Clark signed a three-year extension. It was Clark who joined the starting lineup after Jefferson suffered a torn ACL in October, stepping in alongside Earl Thomas at safety. The 28-year-old Jefferson is free to sign with a new team immediately, but he may have trouble generating interest this early in the ACL rehab process. He had five consecutive seasons with 74 or more tackles prior to 2019, earning a reputation as one of the better run-stopping safeties in the NFL. Jefferson also does a nice job defending passes to the flat, while he struggles with deep coverage and one-on-one situations.

Jefferson (knee) is expected to be a cap casualty for the Ravens this offseason, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jefferson is entering the fourth and final season of a four-year, $34 million contract, with a non-guaranteed $7 million base salary. He was one of the leaders of the Baltimore defense in 2017 and 2018, but he struggled in 2019 even before he suffered a torn ACL in Week 5. Jefferson's injury turned the starting job over to Chuck Clark, who took full advantage of the opportunity and then signed a three-year contract extension Monday. The only realistic way for Jefferson to stay in Baltimore would involve a pay cut and a willingness to handle a part-time role -- tough pills to swallow for a 28-year-old who had 74 or more tackles in five consecutive seasons from 2014-18.

The Ravens placed Jefferson (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Jefferson suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Sunday's win over the Steelers. It's possible that the 27-year-old sustained additional knee damage beyond the ACL. Going forward, Anthony Levine and Chuck Clark both stand to play larger roles in Baltimore's secondary. The Ravens are also a candidate to add depth at the safety position in the near future.

Jefferson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Steelers and is out for the season, Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major loss for the Ravens' secondary, as Jefferson played nearly every defensive snap this season before his injury. Coach John Harbaugh expressed concern that there may be additional damage beyond the ACL, so the team will run additional tests to confirm the extent of the injury. Both Anthony Levine and Chuck Clark figure to see increases in workload if the Ravens don't sign a replacement.

Jefferson was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Steelers with a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

Jefferson played every defensive snap over the last three weeks, making 17 tackles. The Ravens are expected to finish the game without him, so Anthony Levine figures to slot in at strong safety.

Jefferson notched a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 33-28 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

As a safety, Jefferson's value in IDP formats is limited when you factor in the lack of interceptions. In 96 games, the 27-year-old safety has only four picked passes. More is needed in that department if Jefferson is to reach his full potential as an IDP option.

Jefferson (ankle) recorded one tackle during Thursday's 26-13 preseason win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Jefferson appears to have fully recovered after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this offseason. The 27-year-old safety projects to start opposite Earl Thomas in Baltimore's formidable secondary.

Jefferson (ankle) was a limited participant for Tuesday's practice during minicamp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first time Jefferson had practiced during team activities in any fashion since undergoing ankle surgery in January. This is a positive sign for the safety's availability heading into training camp, but neither the team or Jefferson has committed to a definitive timeline for a full return. A healthy Jefferson is expected to form one of the best safety tandems on paper in the league with Earl Thomas for 2019.