PRO FOOTBALL

Joe Montana could leave the San Francisco 49ers as early as next week, according to a published report.

The Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Phoenix Cardinals all have inquired about Montana and are prepared to make trade offers, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported.

Montana’s availability hinges on the status of quarterback Steve Bono, who is an unrestricted free agent. Bono has not said whether he will re-sign with the 49ers as Steve Young’s backup.

The Steelers confirmed a published report that they had agreed to a three-year contract with Cleveland Brown quarterback Mike Tomczak worth $850,000 per year.

The signing of Tomczak means Bubby Brister, the backup last season to Neil O’Donnell, probably will be traded.

Offensive lineman Bill Fralic said he will leave the Atlanta Falcons to play for the Detroit Lions or New York Jets. The eight-year veteran said the Lions are offering $5.25 million for three years and the Jets $5.06 million. Either would make Fralic the highest-paid guard in NFL history. . . . Cornerback Eric Thomas left Cincinnati for the Jets. Terms were not disclosed.