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SANTA CLARA Tom Rathman Jersey , Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers opened the new league year Wednesday by acquiring the defensive playmaker the team was sorely lacking in edge rusher Dee Ford.The 49ers are sending a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City for Ford and are giving him a five-year, $87.5 million contract, according to his agent.San Francisco also agreed to a two-year deal with running back Tevin Coleman to add depth in the backfield, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN reported that deal would be worth $10 million.The 49ers also agreed to bring back defensive back Jimmie Ward on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, a person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn’t been announced.San Francisco also announced a four-year deal the team had agreed to earlier in the week with linebacker Kwon Alexander worth $54 million.The Chiefs had placed the franchise tag on Ford after he had a career-high 13 sacks last season and led the NFL with seven forced fumbles. But they had questions about how he’d fit in new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s defense and decided to trade him instead of paying him $15.4 million for this season.Ford was picked in the first round by Kansas City in 2014 but went through some growing pains as he adapted to life in the NFL and has an injury history that is cause for concern. He had 17 1/2 sacks his first four seasons and was limited to just six games in 2017 because of a back injury.But he emerged as a star this past season as a key part of a defense that helped Kansas City make it to the AFC championship game. But his offside penalty late in that game against New England negated an interception that could have sealed a victory. The Patriots scored a TD on that drive and won the game in overtime.Ford led all edge rushers with 84 total quarterback pressures last season, according to Pro Football Focus, to go with the sacks and forced fumbles and is exactly the kind of playmaker the 49ers lacked on defense this past season.San Francisco set an NFL record for futility with just seven takeaways, including a record-low two interceptions, as a lack of an edge rusher played a big role in a 4-12 season.“You have to have a guy who can close out games, close out halves,” general manager John Lynch said at the combine when talking about the need for better pass rushers. “When you have them, they can be a difference-maker.”The 49ers haven’t had an edge rusher reach double-digits in sacks since Aldon Smith had 19 1/2 in 2012 and have the fifth-fewest overall sacks in the NFL the past six seasons. DeForest Buckner led the team with 12 sacks this past season, mostly from an interior spot.Coleman will be reunited with coach Kyle Shanahan, who was his offensive coordinator his first two seasons in Atlanta in 2015-16. Coleman rushed for 800 yards last season at an average of 4.8 per carry and also had 32 catches for 276 yards and scored nine TDs overall.He will team in the backfield with Jerick McKinnon, who is coming off an ACL injury that cost him the entire 2018 season after being a big acquisition last March. San Francisco also has Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert as reserves.Ward was a first-round pick by San Francisco in 2014 but has played only 51 games over five seasons because of various injuries. He has experience playing both cornerback and safety and offers versatility for San Francisco. The pressure is on."The San Francisco 49ers are in Year 3 with general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan at the helm. In that time, the team’s roster has seen tremendous turnover. Only nine players remain that were inherited after the organization parted ways with former GM Trent Baalke in 2017. As the team prepares for organized team activities on May 20, new competition brings with it a new group of veterans in danger of losing their spots on the roster. Let’s take a look at some familiar faces that could be on the outside looking in after training camp:Garrett CelekCelek time may be running out. The beloved seven-year veteran only accounted for five receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns last season. The 49ers drafted Stanford tight end Kaden Smith in the fifth-round this year and signed Tyree Mayfriend as an undrafted free agent. Newly-signed Levine Toilolo and second-year tight end Ross Dwelley will be in the mix, as well. Celek will be competing for the backup role behind starter George Kittle. There’s a real chance the team elects to get both younger and cheaper this offseason.Josh GarnettGarnett’s presence on this list surprises no one. The former first-round pick has never produced the impact you would expect from his draft position, struggling with injury and only appearing in 22 of 48 games Nick Mullens Jersey White , starting just 11. The 49ers recently declined to pick up Garnett’s fifth-year option, signaling what’s likely his last year on the team. The starters along the offensive line are mostly entrenched, with veterans Mike Person and Laken Tomlinson occupying both spots at guard. Garnett’s best chances at making the roster are as a quality backup, but his roster spot is far from guaranteed if he can’t stay on the field throughout the offseason.K’Waun WilliamsWilliams’ appearance on this list isn’t an indictment of his play. He’s been stable over the past two seasons as the 49ers’ slot cornerback on defense. Williams allowed just .93 yards per coverage snap, per Pro Football Focus - good for 6th among defensive backs. Second-year corner D.J. Reed has been in the mix both at safety and filled in for an injured Williams late last season. The results were impressive, and Reed looked much more comfortable near the line of scrimmage at cornerback. Williams doesn’t deserve to be cut, but if numbers get tight at other positions, he could be a surprise exit.Ronald Blair IIIBlair had his best season in 2018. He racked up 36 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 14 quarterback hits and 5.5 sacks in his third year with the 49ers. Those are quality numbers given his status as a rotational player. Unfortunately for Blair, the defensive front is more stacked than ever. The 49ers added defensive end Nick Bosa with the No. 2 pick and traded for Dee Ford this offseason. They’ll join DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead and Solomon Thomas on a defensive line filled with first-round picks. The 49ers kept nine defensive linemen in 2018. When you add in D.J. Jones, Sheldon Day, Kentavius Street and Jullian Taylor, it becomes clear just how intense the competition will be for Blair to hold on to his spot.Malcolm SmithSmith is one of the team’s first marquee free agents under Lynch and Shanahan, and his tenure so far has been disappointing. He missed all 16 games in 2017 after suffering a torn pectoral during training camp. He only started five games in 2018 after opening the season on the physically unable to perform list. Smith was effectively replaced by Elijah Lee, a 2017 seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers added linebacker Kwon Alexander through free agency and Dre Greenlaw in the draft. Even with a restructured contract, the pressure is on Smith to remain healthy and prove his worth.