Arik Armstead, the longest tenured member of the San Francisco 49ers and a notable figure both on and off the field, has officially signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The move comes after the 49ers, under the management of Trent Baalke who drafted Armstead with the No. 17 overall pick in 2015, requested him to take a pay cut to approximately $17-18 million for the 2024 season, a proposal he declined, opting instead to test free agency. Armstead's new deal with the Jaguars, located in Duval, is reported to be worth $17 million per year over three years. His decision was influenced by the financial benefit of no state income tax in Florida. Armstead's departure marks the end of a significant era for the 49ers, where he was celebrated for his contributions on the field and his community engagement, evidenced by his annual nominations for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The 49ers and their fans have expressed their gratitude for Armstead's nine years with the team, acknowledging his leadership and impact.
Really tough to see such a great leader, player, and human leave the Bay - thank you @arikarmstead for 9 wonderful years! Looking forward to watching your continued impact on and off the field. #sactoproud https://t.co/BSNH0N2mwh
Arik Armstead shared a heartfelt goodbye message after nine years with the 49ers 🥹 https://t.co/xKqi9aIuRF
A THANK YOU TO THE #49ERS FAITHFUL FROM @arikarmstead 💯❤️ https://t.co/hEm45dcO7B
A beast on the field, leader among the locker room and pillar in the community. Thank you for everything, @arikarmstead 🙏 #StayHungry https://t.co/51ckuBDvtF
HES A JAGUAR… officially! Congrats @arikarmstead https://t.co/PjsilZQOdq
We have signed DL Arik Armstead. @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/gMAqsJcUOw
Arik Armstead is moving to Duval. 👏https://t.co/ifYuHlztka https://t.co/MsC7e9ZIh7
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
Arik Armstead was the longest tenured 49er, on the team longer than all players and coaches. He's one of the best guys in football and his Walter Payton Man of the Year annual nominees are evidence of that. I'm so bummed @arikarmstead won't win a title w/ the 49ers. A GREAT 49er https://t.co/JPhrQVW923
Trent Baalke drafted Arik Armstead with the No. 17 overall pick in 2015, and now he is reportedly zeroing in on signing him after the 49ers cut him. https://t.co/XFz9Wb9qcy
ARMSTEAD called the #49ers bluff and found a home quickly!!! Happy for you @arikarmstead. Glad you found a new home and are happy. #JAGUARS y’all got a good one 🫡💯 https://t.co/nq15SouVeK