Tue Mar 11 13:30:00 UTC 2025: **49ers Release Two-Time Pro Bowler Javon Hargrave; Several Teams Expected to Compete for His Services**

**San Francisco, CA** – The San Francisco 49ers are releasing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave on March 12th, the start of the new NFL league year, according to ESPN. Hargrave, a two-time Pro Bowler, signed a lucrative four-year, $84 million contract with the 49ers last year but saw his season cut short by a triceps injury.

Despite the injury, Hargrave is expected to be a highly sought-after free agent. His impressive career, including a career-high 11 sacks in 2022 with the Philadelphia Eagles, makes him an attractive option for teams looking to bolster their defensive lines.

Several teams are already being mentioned as potential suitors. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Hargrave’s former team, are considering a reunion, although the cost and a deep draft class at defensive tackle may deter them. Other teams with significant needs at the position and expected to pursue Hargrave include the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Green Bay Packers. Each team is looking to upgrade their defensive line, particularly in run stopping and pass rushing capabilities. The Lions and Bills both saw their playoff runs hampered by defensive deficiencies, while the Bears and Packers aim to improve their overall defensive performance.

The 49ers, meanwhile, will begin their search for Hargrave’s replacement.

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