Just 1 Hour After Learning He’s No Longer in the Plans, 49ers’ $64 Million Star DT Javon Hargrave Is Willing to Restructure His Contract — All for One More Chance to Wear 49ers Colors
Shockwaves rippled through the San Francisco 49ers organization as general manager John Lynch confirmed the team intends to release veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation ahead of the new league year.
The announcement, coming just days into the offseason, signals a cap-driven overhaul for a franchise facing mounting financial pressures while preparing for another championship push in the competitive NFC.
Hargrave, the disruptive interior lineman signed to a four-year, $84 million deal in 2023 that once carried a massive $28 million cap hit for 2025, learned he was no longer central to long-term plans.
Yet in a stunning display of loyalty, sources reveal the two-time Pro Bowler expressed immediate willingness to restructure his remaining terms dramatically—just hours after the news broke.
This potential pay cut, aimed at reducing his burden on the salary cap, underscores Hargrave’s deep desire to remain in the red and gold and contribute to the defensive line that defines the 49ers’ identity.
The drama intensified as Hargrave, recovering from a season-ending triceps injury that limited him to three games, vowed to fight for one more opportunity to anchor the trench alongside stars like Nick Bosa.
Lynch himself left the door open, noting the team values Hargrave’s proven pass-rush ability and could explore a restructured deal that fits emerging cap realities post-release.
As Faithful fans hold their breath amid this emotional saga, Hargrave’s heartfelt commitment adds gripping intrigue to what could become a redemption story in San Francisco’s quest for sustained dominance.
