Patrick Willis is reportedly strongly considering retirement, csnbayarea.com reports.

Willis (toe) is reportedly strongly considering retirement, csnbayarea.com reports.

Analysis:

Per the report, the 49ers, who are are also poised to lose running back Frank Gore to the Eagles, are now also bracing for the possible retirement of both Willis and defensive lineman Justin Smith. The 30-year-old Willis is coming off a 2014 season in which a toe injury that required surgery limited him to just six games and 34 tackles.