49ers to Release Veteran DT Arik Armstead After Pay Cut Disagreement

The San Francisco 49ers plan to part ways with defensive tackle Arik Armstead, their longest-tenured player, due to a failure to agree on a salary reduction.

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release defensive tackle Arik Armstead, their longest-tenured player, after failing to agree on a pay cut.
Armstead, who has been with the 49ers for nine seasons, was set to make $17.4 million in base salary for the 2024 season.
The 49ers approached Armstead about lowering his $28.4 million cap hit but were unable to reach an agreement.
Armstead has been a key player for the 49ers, contributing significantly to their defense and community involvement.
The 49ers face a salary cap crunch and are making moves to manage their financial situation, including asking other players to take pay cuts.