Former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead, who signed a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Jaguars in early March, revealed on Thursday’s podcast why he felt “disrespected” by his former team. Ta.
He said San Francisco offered him a pay cut to play for the team in 2024, but he didn’t think that was fair.
“[The 49ers] They offered me $6 million on a one-year contract with up to $8 in incentives. [million]Armstead, 30 years old; said on his podcast, “Third and Long.””
“I felt very disrespected when they sent it out. I feel like that level of compensation is nowhere near my type of player.
“It’s not just what type of player I am, what I’ve committed to the game, what I’ve committed to the team, what I’ve committed to the organization and the community. I didn’t think it represented who I am as a person.”
Before free agency began, multiple media outlets reported that the Niners planned to release Armstead after they failed to restructure his contract.
With Javon Hargrave and Nick Bosa on the defensive line, San Francisco couldn’t afford to pay Armstead what they wanted.
Armstead had a strong showing in 2023 with 27 tackles and 5 sacks.
He added 11 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery in the playoffs, when the 49ers missed the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.
When presented with the offer from the 49ers, Armstead said he was hesitant about the numbers and doubted his performance this season.
“It’s weird when you’re in this position to start having any doubts about yourself,” Armstead said. “For a second, I thought, ‘Damn, am I really like that?'” No, that’s not true. ”
However, the new Jaguar said it expected this.
“Heading into this season, I felt like I might end up playing myself in San Francisco,” Armstead said. “I had a little bit of a feeling heading into the season that it might be a possibility.
“I understand the business of football, and I get it. It’s hard to have two $20 million defensive tackles, a $30 million defensive end and that much talent on your team. It’s a lot of talent. It’s richness.”
He joins a Jaguars line that currently features nose tackle Davon Hamilton and defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris.
