Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bralen Trice is exploring his next opportunity after visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, less than a week after appearing on Atlanta's active roster.

The 49ers hosted Trice for a visit after the Falcons released him on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The former third-round pick is looking for a new home after finally making his NFL regular-season debut in 2026, following some injury-plagued seasons in Atlanta.

San Francisco's defensive staff includes former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, now the 49ers' defensive coordinator. Although Morris coached Atlanta in 2024 and 2025, Trice never played under him in a regular-season game. He spent his first two NFL seasons sidelined by injuries while Morris led the Falcons.

Atlanta selected Trice with the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Washington, hoping he could develop into a productive pass rusher.…