The San Francisco 49ers released Arik Armstead, their longest-tenured player, after he declined a pay cut offer. Deebo Samuel expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, hinting at his reaction on social media. Armstead opted to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars for $17 million per year for three years, citing the no state income tax advantage in Florida.
John Schneider on @SeattleSports notes that Rayshawn Jenkins also visited the 49ers in free agency before picking the #Seahawks: "Thank God for those California state taxes, right?"
ARIK ARMSTEAD chose the no state income tax route. Ohhhh boy those pay checks will look much nicer in Florida. #Jaguars #49ers https://t.co/UrozAqKa7J https://t.co/ac7jpL2wJV
INTERESTING😬: #49ers asked ARIK ARMSTEAD to take a pay cut to roughly $17-18M in 2024. He refused & chose to test FA. ARMSTEAD just signed a deal with the #Jaguars that pays him $17M per year for three yrs. I’ll tell you this, San Francisco would’ve brought him back at that # https://t.co/alSaz0V0OS
Deebo Samuel unhappy 49ers released Arik Armstead in NFL free agency https://t.co/iM53bSObP2 https://t.co/mtltLYxAy8
Deebo Samuel didn't seem thrilled with the 49ers releasing longtime teammate Arik Armstead 🤔 https://t.co/gHH7jKbQCF
Deebo Samuel Did Not Appear Happy After 49ers Released Defensive Captain https://t.co/iD92WhL9K6
Deebo Samuel did not appear happy after the 49ers released Arik Armstead https://t.co/bBqSCKuYOx
49ers say goodbye to their longest tenured player, Arik Armstead (which makes Kyle Juszczyk the team's longest-tenured player). On what went into AA's release... https://t.co/NzeNsT1dUJ
Deebo Samuel’s reaction to Arik Armstead’s release 😬 [via @19problemz IG] https://t.co/jvWS9tJREE