ESPN.com · Jan 9, 2025
49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave but not Deebo Samuel Sr.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After the San Francisco 49ers made significant tweaks to the contracts of defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. in recent months, it left questions about whether both players were on their way out.
On Wednesday, Niners general manager John Lynch provided answers to those questions, revealing that the team plans to release Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation when the new league year starts in March. There are no such plans for Samuel, however.
"Deebo is under contract," Lynch said. "[He's] a good player and has done a ton for this organization and we're not in the business of letting good players out of here."
