The NFL free agency tampering period began at 9 a.m. PT, and with it comes the official word of Torrey Smith’s release. The San Francisco 49ers announced the move Tuesday morning after Smith confirmed the news Monday afternoon. General manager John Lynch issued this statement upon Smith’s release.
“The 49ers would like to thank Torrey for representing this organization with tremendous class over the last two years. I have always had great respect for his skill as a player and as a wonderful example of how professional athletes can use their platform to make a difference in our community.