The San Francisco 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday, the team announced. Floyd is the latest 49ers veteran who has been or will be jettisoned by the team this offseason.

In hindsight, there are always signs. Certainly, looking back, the San Francisco 49ers gave us plenty. Even more than the past few offseasons for the 49ers, this one was getting messy fast.

The 49ers’ need for interior defensive linemen became even more pronounced Sunday with the news that tackle Maliek Collins will be released. Collins, who turns 30 next month, played in all 17 ...