Keeping and signing free agents isn't going to be easy this offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. In fact, two of their key free agents already have one foot out the door according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Hargrave’s release marks a significant change for the 49ers’ defensive line, as they originally signed him to a lucrative four-year, $84 million deal in 2023 after his productive stint with the Philadelphia Eagles.

At the NFL Scouting Combine last week, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch made it clear that the team would love to retain linebacker Dre Greenlaw in 2025.

The 49ers want to pay Brock Purdy this offseason, but there might be limitations to what they can offer the star quarterback. As contract negotiations between San Francisco and Purdy’s representation continue ahead of the 2025 NFL season,

The San Francisco 49ers made headlines over the weekend by agreeing to trade wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. While the move results in a significant dead cap hit, it allows the team to move on from an expensive and seemingly declining player.

The debate over how much the San Francisco 49ers should pay quarterback Brock Purdy is heating up this offseason. Some believe the 25-year-old will seek top-of-the-market money, while others argue he's worth significantly less.

The 49ers already made one difficult decision this offseason, and more could follow. After agreeing to trade star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday, San Francisco soon could make other cost-cutting decisions in order to alleviate the team’s financial burden for the 2025 NFL season and in the future.

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.

"I think that the 49ers, in their particular financial situation, are open to listening on just about anybody," Schefter said. "If there’s a team out there willing to take on the Brandon Aiyuk contract,

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ESPN's Adam Schefter believes San Francisco 49ers defensive starters, Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga, will likely land with other teams.