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FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

49ers lock up Armstead, plan deal for Buckner

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

49ers rewarded with patience with Ward, Armstead

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

49ers sign top draft pick Ward to four-year deal

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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson (13) pushes off Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Toronto. The Bills traded Johnson to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, May 9, 2014, in a deal made before the start of the second round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

49ers cap busy Day 2 of draft with five trades

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2013, file photo, Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward (15) intercepts a pass intended for Toledo wide receiver Alonzo Russell (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Toledo, Ohio. Ward was selected in the first round, 30th overall, by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft on Thursday, May 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

49ers select defensive back Ward with 30th pick

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press