49ers sign Ashtyn Davis as competition for starting safety role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran safety Ashtyn Davis to a one-year deal last week. Former 49ers defensive back Donte Whitner believes Davis will compete for a starting position, indicating that this move signals a challenge for Ji'Ayir Brown. Brown played 74% of defensive snaps last season but received criticism for his performance, finishing with a 61.7 Pro Football Focus grade. The safety competition will also include Marques Sigle, as the team seeks to strengthen its secondary before the start of training camp and the preseason.
- •Ashtyn Davis joins the 49ers after stints with the Jets and Dolphins.
- •Whitner suggests Davis could start over Ji'Ayir Brown.
- •Brown struggled last season with 76 tackles and two interceptions.
- •Competition in the safety room includes Marques Sigle.
- •Training camp will determine the starting safety position.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers DB believes under-the-radar signing will compete to start
"The San Francisco 49ers added a veteran safety to their room last week, and one former 49er believes the new signing could start in 2026.
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