Carlos Rogers hopes to follow the same route as fellow 49ers defender Ahmad Brooks, who avoided free agency with an extension earlier this week. "I'm hoping we get somthing done so I don't test free agency," Rogers told SiriusXM NFL Radio. If the 49ers can't reach a long-term contract with Rogers, they could put the franchise tag on him. The tag for cornerbacks is $10.6 million this year. Rogers came to the 49ers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal last season and garnered his first Pro Bowl berth. "As cornerbacks, we know our market value," he said.

The 49ers have locked up linebacker Ahmad Brooks with a $44.5 million contract extension. The linebacker signed a six-year, $44.5 million contract extension with San Francisco on Tuesday that will take him through the 2017 season. The deal is worth $17.5 million guaranteed, said his agent, Greg Williams. "Something was telling me just to sign here. I feel like this is where I should be," said Brooks, who could've opted for free agency. "These are the people who gave me a chance to get this contract."

The 49ers are nearing a long-term deal with linebacker Ahmad Brooks, according to league sources. The agreement with Brooks could be finalized quickly and is expected to be worth roughly $7 million per year over five years. Brooks started every game last season for the 49ers and finished the season with 50 tackles, 7.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

The 49ers have reached an agreement with C.J. Spillman on a new three-year contract, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The deal can't yet be finalized and San Francisco hasn't made an announcement. Spillman, who would have been a restricted free agent, spent his first two years with San Diego before joining the 49ers in 2010.

The Steelers are worried about losing Mike Wallace and the wide receiver appears to be flirting with other clubs. In an interview with SiriusXM Radio, Wallace, a restricted free agent, discussed the potential of joining either the Patriots or 49ers, who lack a deep threat. "Most definitely. Those are two playoff caliber teams. Super Bowl caliber teams," Wallace said. "I think that the right person or the right piece for those guys could put them over the top. All they need is one more piece ... most definitely, those are Super Bowl contending teams." Wallace later added: "I love being in a winning organization. And the quarterback. I don't care how good you are, you won't do well without a good quarterback."

The 49ers have granted veteran cornerback Shawntae Spencer permission to seek a trade, according to sources. Spencer, 30, an eight-year veteran, does not appear to fit into San Francisco's plans after he spent the 2011 season as the team's No. 5 cornerback. He is scheduled to make $3.3 million, including a $100,000 workout bonus, a sum of money the 49ers do not appear likely to commit to him in 2012.

Vernon Davis has spent his free time early this offseason supporting President Barack Obama. "I'm inspired by President Obama the same way I'm inspired by my grandma," Davis said in San Francisco on Thursday night, telling how his grandmother kept him out of trouble as a child in Washington, D.C. "I want to thank Vernon Davis for being here. If you want to come and play for the Bears, you are welcome to do it," the president said in a nod to his favorite team.

Shawntae Spencer's time with the 49ers appears to be nearing an end. The team is in the process of granting the veteran cornerback permission to seek a trade, according to Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

The Broncos have signed free agent wide receiver Jason Hill. The sixth-year pro has played for Jacksonville and San Francisco, which selected him in the third round of the 2007 draft out of Washington State.

Freddie Solomon, the former Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59. The 49ers announced the passing of Solomon, who lived in Florida and had battled cancer over the past year.