The 49ers signed Hargrave to a four-year, $81 million contract before the 2023 season. He made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and played in 19 games and posted 51 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks with San Francisco.

The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.

The 49ers are terminating the contract of defensive tackle Javon Hargrave two years earlier than originally planned. But San Francisco general manager John Lynch made it known on Wednesday that he wants the veteran defensive tackle back on the team in 2025.

GM John Lynch announced they plan on designating DT Javon Hargrave as a post-June 1 release, per Nick Wagoner. Lynch also indicated they are interested in bringing him back once he’s a free agent. Hargrave,

After appearing in the Super Bowl last season the San Francisco 49ers failed to make the playoffs in 2024. The 49ers finished the disappointing year with a 6-11 record, good for last place in the NFC West,