Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers are releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead, who has decided to become a free agent.
Sources to @BleacherReport: #49ers star DL Arik Armstead has decided to become a free agent and will be released.
Armstead comes off a 6 tackle, 1-sack performance in the Super Bowl, and ranks 4th in playoff sacks among all active players.
His 8 playoff sacks rank second… pic.twitter.com/og5m3RsU3s— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 11, 2024According to NBC Sports Matt Maiocco and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers approached Armstead to take a pay cut.