49ers plan to release veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead, creating $18M cap room.

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead, failing to reach a contract restructuring agreement with him. Armstead, 30, had five sacks and 27 tackles in 12 games last season. The 49ers' decision to release Armstead is partly due to having high-priced defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Nick Bosa on the roster. The move will create $18 million in cap room for the team.

March 11, 2024
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