Defensive line is the biggest need on the 49ers right now. It's also the deepest position in the upcoming draft, which means the 49ers don't have to address it in Round 1.
The Minnesota Vikings have hired numerous exciting free agents, and having the financial ability to spend big was fun to watch in the first week and change.
In each of the three years since the NFL Player's Association started collecting and releasing player satisfaction report cards for all 32 teams, the Minnesota Vikings have ranked right at the very top.
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The weakest position on the 49ers is defensive tackle. They currently have zero starting-caliber players at the position on their roster after releasing both Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins this offseason.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The San Francisco 49ers desperately need defensive linemen after releasing Javon Hargrave, Leonard Floyd, and Maliek Collins—all of whom quickly signed lucrative deals with other teams.
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was officially released by the 49ers at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, and the terms of his deal with the Vikings — which was first reported on Tuesday morning — have now been revealed.
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was officially released by the 49ers when the new league year began at 4 p.m. ET and he landed a new gig a short time later.
As expected, the San Francisco 49ers have officially released defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins. General manager John Lynch outlined the Hargrave move in January.
The San Francisco 49ers were, by pretty much every objective measure, one of the NFL’s best teams between 2019-23. They played in four conference championship games, played in two Super Bowls and won at least 10 games in four of the five seasons during that stretch.
The Cleveland Browns want to revamp their offensive and defensive line. Unfortunately, they just lost one of their potential candidates on the free agent market.
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave soon, making him a free agent. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to sign Hargrave once he becomes available.
Tom Pelissero reports that the Vikings are closing in on a deal with veteran DT Javon Hargrave. Hargrave, 31, is a former third-round pick of the Steelers back in 2016.
There's an excellent chance the 49ers will draft a defensive tackle with their first-round pick this year. It's probably the worst position on the team.
The Kansas City Chiefs came up one game short of making history by becoming the only team to win three straight Super Bowls. The Chiefs have officially started their offseason.
The Bears need defensive tackle help, a contributor in a rotation with Andrew Billings and Gervon Dexter who lets them better shut down the run while providing a pass rush punch.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the San Francisco 49ers have informed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that he will be released on March 12, the first day of the new league year, making him a free agent.
With a need on the interior of the defensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers could reunite with an old flame who now has a clean bill of health. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, teams have been notified that defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, whom the San Francisco 49ers will release, has recovered from a triceps injury ahead of free agency.
The 49ers plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave this offseason according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Cincinnati desperately needs to boost their pass rush this offseason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers would reportedly love to reunite with former defensive tackle Javon Hargrave in free agency. The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to strengthen their defensive line this offseason after spending a lot of resources to rebuild their offensive line the past two years.
49ers GM John Lynch announced they plan on designating DT Javon Hargrave as a post-June 1 release, per Nick Wagoner. Lynch also indicated they are interested in bringing him back once he’s a free agent. Hargrave, 31, is a former third-round pick of the Steelers back in 2016.
Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap reports that the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of injured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, setting the stage for a potential parting of ways in 2025.
According to Jason Fitzgerald with Over The Cap, the San Francisco 49ers have reworked DT Javon Hargrave‘s contract. The 49ers reduced Hargraves’ 2025
The 49ers are stuck in the past. They're an old team full of players getting paid tons of money for things they did years ago. These are the players who need to go this offseason.
The 49ers continue to get hit with injuries.
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave played for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and suggested a difference in culture may be why what was a 10-1 Eagles side is entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 5 seed at 11-6.
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