San Francisco 49ers defensive finish Arik Armstead has determined to change into a free agent and shall be launched, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Sunday.
The 49ers reportedly approached Armstead about taking a “vital” pay reduce, which he declined, leading to his launch, per NBC Sports activities’ Matt Maiocco.
Armstead was set to enter the ultimate 12 months of a five-year, $85 million contract in 2024.
Armstead has been with the 49ers for 9 seasons since he was drafted in 2019. The veteran had 27 tackles and 5 sacks final season and notched six tackles and a sack within the Tremendous Bowl.
Whereas Armstead finally declined the pay reduce, the 2 sides “got here near a deal,” per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. As an alternative, Armstead will weigh his choices within the free company market.
If the 49ers designate Armstead as a post-June 1 designation, the transfer would save them $18 million in cap area. If the discharge is instant it could save them simply $2.5 million. Armstead carried a $25.35 million cap hit for the 49ers and has $25.86 million in useless cash. Per Over the Cap, a post-June 1 reduce might break up the useless cash for San Francisco.
The 49ers are coming off a 12-5 season that ended with a loss within the Tremendous Bowl to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. San Francisco boasted one of many prime defensive traces within the league final 12 months, with Armstead being a giant contributor. Now, the 49ers should change his expertise in free company.
For Armstead, he’ll enter free company and discover a new residence after practically a decade in San Francisco.