It's no secret the San Francisco 49ers were forced into many a tough roster decision last offseason, headlined by the bittersweet trade of wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders.
Additionally, the Niners let plenty of starting-caliber players walk in free agency. And while big names like linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga were tough to see go, the choice to let left guard Aaron Banks sign elsewhere was certainly notable.
Especially after Banks inked a lucrative four-year, $77 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, making him one of the highest-paid interior linemen in football.