Blanton, 6-2, 237, went undrafted from Mississippi State and has had a stint with the 49ers. His athletic profile and LB versatility could earn him a practice-squad look or a depth role, especially on special teams.

Blanton, undrafted, had a stint with the 49ers before being waived. Adds depth to Cardinals LB corps with special-teams upside and potential to contribute in sub-packages if he quickly acclimates to Week 1 game plans and defensive schemes.

Blanton joined the man-to-man rotation behind Warner, offering depth and the potential to contribute in multiple sets. If Bethune misses time, Blanton’s flexibility and special-teams value could help SF keep a compact, adaptive LB unit while Winters and Martin handle increased action.

Blanton comes from a strong college career, excelling at Mississippi State and showing potential to contribute to the 49ers' defense.