49ers' Azeez Al-Shaair: Posts 35 tackles as backup

Al-Shaair finished the 2020 season with 35 tackles (22 solo), an interception and a forced fumble across 16 games.

Al-Shaair spent the majority of the year as a backup and special-teams contributor, only topping 58 percent of defensive snaps once (Week 17). The third-year pro is a well-rounded linebacker who could reach IDP relevance if given an opportunity to start. That said, Al-Shaair is a restricted free agent who is well-liked by the organization, so returning as a backup to Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw is a strong possibility for him in 2021.