The San Francisco 49ers will part ways with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, releasing him as a designated post-June 1 release. While this move signals a cost-cutting measure for the 49ers, general manager John Lynch emphasized the team's desire to re-sign Hargrave.
The San Francisco 49ers will release Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave as a designated post-June 1 release, general manager John Lynch confirmed to reporters on Wednesday.Hargrave, who signed a four-year, $84 million deal with the 49ers just two offseasons ago, will now head back to free agency in a cost-cutting move for San Francisco.'It gives him an opportunity to go see what his market is,' Lynch said of the move. 'And it may include us.
'Even though Hargrave will technically be headed for free agency, Lynch made it clear the team would love to bring him back.'Would we be interested in having him (back)? Of course,' Lynch said. 'Is that something we've come to an agreement on and is it something that fits in our plans? We'll see.'Hargrave signed with the 49ers ahead of the 2023 season after spending the first seven years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles.The former third-round pick by the Steelers in 2016 spent four seasons in Pittsburgh, compiling 168 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 14.5 sacks.In March 2020, Hargrave signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Eagles. In Philadelphia, he took his game to another level, securing 161 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and 23 sacks across three seasons.In 2021, his second season in Philadelphia, Hargrave made his first career Pro Bowl appearance after notching 7.5 sacks across 16 games. In 2022, he had the best season of his career, compiling 11 sacks, 16 quarterback hits, and two fumble recoveries.Hargrave parlayed that season into a monstrous contract with San Francisco, where he made his second career Pro Bowl in his first season in the Bay. Hargrave had 44 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and seven sacks in 2023, helping the 49ers reach the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.The 2024 season, however, was one to forget for Hargrave.Just three games into the season, Hargrave suffered a partially torn triceps. He underwent surgery and was ruled out for the remainder of the year. Now, with two years left on his deal, the 32-year-old is heading back to free agency.'What I told Javon is that he's a player we really like,' Lynch said. 'Same reason we went out and signed him, that hasn't changed. He's an impactful player.'We did, we do, have some challenges. This doesn't mean we can't compete for his services.'
NFL 49Ers Javon Hargrave Release Free Agency Defensive Tackle Contract
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three 49ers are Leading Pro Bowl Votes at Their PositionThree 49ers are the leading vote-getters for the Pro Bowl at their position in the NFC with one player being a surprise.
Read more »
49ers' Kittle, Bosa, Warner and Juszczyk Make Pro BowlFour San Francisco 49ers players - George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Kyle Juszczyk - have been selected to the 2023 Pro Bowl. This marks a significant achievement amidst a season marked by injuries for the team.
Read more »
Four 49ers Selected to 2025 Pro BowlThe San Francisco 49ers have four players heading to the 2025 Pro Bowl, including Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, and Fred Warner.
Read more »
49ers' Pro Bowl Representation Drops Significantly in 2023This year, only four San Francisco 49ers earned Pro Bowl selections: George Kittle, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Kyle Juszczyk. Last year, the team saw a much higher number of representatives, with nine starters and 12 alternates chosen. The article discusses the team's performance this season and considers Deommodore Lenoir as a potential snub.
Read more »
49ers' Deommodore Lenoir Snubbed From Pro Bowl Despite Impressive StatsSan Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was surprisingly omitted from the 2025 Pro Bowl, despite having standout performance metrics compared to the selected NFC corners. The author argues that Lenoir's play as a slot cornerback is often overlooked and that his contributions to the team are more valuable than those of outside cornerbacks.
Read more »
49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave but not Deebo Samuel Sr.The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.
Read more »