A stable contributor for the 49ers’ mighty protection regardless of by no means making a Professional Bowl, the 30-year-old has 33.5 sacks, 88 QB hits, six passes defensed, three compelled fumbles and a fumble restoration in his profession.Â
He was persistently clutch within the playoffs, the place he added eight sacks, together with a takedown of Patrick Mahomes throughout a dropping effort in Tremendous Bowl LVIII.Â
Armstead’s high-water mark as a professional got here within the 2019 season, when he amassed 10 sacks and cashed within the following offseason with a five-year contract.
That deal had one 12 months remaining and was set to depend $28.4 million in opposition to San Francisco’s cap in 2024 whereas paying Armstead $17.4 million in base wage.Â
With the 49ers trying to save cash as they proceed to attempt to recover from the Tremendous Bowl hump, Armstead was reportedly unwilling to function an avenue to take action.Â
Now he’ll search for a brand new payday with one other suitor.