Arik Armstead lands with AFC playoff hopeful after 49ers release

Arik Armstead is heading to the other side of the country.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Thursday that the former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Armstead is signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year, $51M deal. 

Armstead, 30, has found his new team just days after his surprising release by the 49ers.

A first-round draft pick in 2015, Armstead had been with San Francisco for his entire NFL career. He led the team in sacks during the 2019 season with 10.0 sacks of them and was a crucial cog on the defensive line, eventually becoming a 49ers team captain.

San Francisco made the decision to release Armstead though due to salary cap reasons. He now reunites with former 49ers GM Trent Baalke on the Jaguars and adds to a decent haul so far this offseason for Jacksonville.