San Francisco 49ers' Decision on Eric Armstead: Explained

💼The 49ers decided to move on from Eric Armstead after he refused to restructure his contract.

💰If the 49ers cut Armstead pre-June 1st, they will save $2.3 million in salary cap space.

💔Cutting Armstead post-June 1st will save $17.8 million, but the money won't be available until June 1st.

🔄The 49ers have the option to split the cap savings over two years if they designate Armstead a post-June 1st cut.

💪The 49ers are expected to pursue defensive lineman Danielle Hunter as a replacement for Armstead.

Why did the 49ers decide to move on from Eric Armstead?

—The 49ers wanted Armstead to restructure his contract, but he refused to take a pay cut.

How much money will the 49ers save if they cut Armstead pre-June 1st?

—The 49ers will save $2.3 million in salary cap space if they cut Armstead before June 1st.

How much money will the 49ers save if they cut Armstead post-June 1st?

—The 49ers will save $17.8 million in salary cap space if they designate Armstead a post-June 1st cut.

When will the money saved from cutting Armstead post-June 1st be available?

—The money saved from cutting Armstead post-June 1st will be available on June 1st.

Who might the 49ers pursue as a replacement for Armstead?

—The 49ers are expected to pursue defensive lineman Danielle Hunter as a replacement for Armstead.

00:00The San Francisco 49ers have decided to move on from Eric Armstead after he refused to restructure his contract.

01:16The 49ers can save $2.3 million in salary cap space by cutting Armstead pre-June 1st or $17.8 million by designating him a post-June 1st cut.

02:34If the 49ers choose to cut Armstead post-June 1st, the money saved won't be available until June 1st.

03:45The 49ers have the option to split the cap savings over two years if they designate Armstead a post-June 1st cut.

05:00The 49ers are expected to pursue defensive lineman Danielle Hunter as a replacement for Armstead.