The San Francisco 49ers have shifted their offseason strategy significantly following a disappointing 6-11 season. This off-season marked a departure from their prior "Run it back" philosophy as the team saw a substantial exodus of key players through trades, releases, and free agency departures. These moves culminated in a high amount of dead money on their salary capâamounting to $86,602,800âwhile their free agent signings were notably low compared to league standards. This strategic shift aligns with general manager John Lynch's comments about needing to reset and recalibrate the team's future direction.
In the opening week-plus of free agency, the 49ers have endured an exodus of key players, either by way of release, trade or not paying up.
This reflects the Niners' willingness to cut players with years and dollars left on their contract, yielding a league-high $86,602,800 in dead money.
They've fully guaranteed just $4.785 million, indicating a cautious approach to spending amidst a significant roster change.
Lynch remarked, 'At some point you have to reset a little bit or at least recalibrate,' highlighting the team's shift in strategy.
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