The star corner spent the first four years of his career with the Chiefs, so a return to Kansas City could be an option.
In one significant way, having the full offseason to work with has already been beneficial for the Niners. When Shanahan decided to fire Nick Sorensen and seek a fourth defensive coordinator in as many seasons, he quickly pointed out that such a move might not have made as much sense if the 49ers had played deep into January or February.