As the next NFL season approaches, Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers have released a player who was part of a previous Super Bowl-winning squad, further extending the roster changes from their past lineup.
Interestingly, the
San Francisco 49ers
has surprisingly decided to release multiple players before the start of the new season.
NFL
season. Recently, a former
Super Bowl
the champion was included in that expanding list, which means
Kyle Shanahan
His squad must substantially strengthen their lineup to tackle upcoming obstacles.
Super Bowl
Champion Leonard Floyd, who secured the LVI title with the Los Angeles Rams, has been let go by his team from the Bay Area. Consequently, he must seek out a new team for the next season. Although he inked a two-year deal in March 2024, he will not be staying with the 49ers.
NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news, sharing through his verified X (previously known as Twitter) profile that the San Francisco 49ers had opted to release the defensive end from their team.
Additional changes in San Francisco: The 49ers plan to release Leonard Floyd, according to a source,
the insider stated via
@AdamSchefter.
Floyd began his
NFL
After getting picked in the first round of the 2016 Draft as the 9th overall selection out of the Georgia Bulldogs, he joined the Chicago Bears. He stayed with them for three seasons before transferring to the Rams, then the Buffalo Bills, and ultimately ending up with the San Francisco 49ers.
The departure of a Super Bowl winner
On February 13, 2022, Leonard Floyd’s professional journey took an unforgettable turn. During that game in Inglewood, he achieved the height of triumph by securing his maiden Super Bowl championship as a defensive end.
Back then, the ex-Bulldogs athlete was playing for the Rams under head coach Sean McVay’s leadership. With a full house at SoFi Stadium cheering them on, the Los Angeles squad beat the Cincinnati Bengals guided by Joe Burrow with a score of 23-20, securing the NFL title.
A team that is getting disbanded
The past several weeks have been rather action-packed for the
49ers
With the exit of multiple crucial athletes, it will be intriguing to observe how they fill the empty spots that have been vacated.
A significant transaction occurred with the trading of Deebo Samuel, who has since joined the Washington Commanders. Furthermore, four additional players were released: Kyle Juszczyk, Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins, and the previously mentioned Floyd.
Ultimately, seven players have secured new teams during this free agency period: Josh Dobbs, Elijah Mitchell, Jaylon Moore, Aaron Banks, Talanoo Hufanga, Charvarius Ward, and Dre Greenlaw.
Could Joey Bosa be close to joining the 49ers?
Recently, it came to light that Joey Bosa, one of the league’s premier defenders, will no longer be with the Chargers’ team list. In response to this development,
The athlete has apparently selected a new squad prior to the upcoming season.
Based on certain reports, the edge rusher has shown significant interest in joining forces with his sibling Nick in San Francisco. “I’ve gathered that Joey Bosa and the 49ers have been engaged in productive talks, suggesting that an agreement might be imminent,” notes the source. However, they emphasize that nothing is finalized yet. The Bosa brothers strongly desire to play together and seem very likely to make this happen soon. This situation suggests we could see a reasonable contract offer supplemented by performance bonuses.”
Kawakami reported via
@timkawakami.
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