Released by 49ers, DL Arik Armstead hits free agency
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Defensive lineman Arik Armstead is expected to draw a crowd in free agency after being released by the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday.
General manager John Lynch confirmed attempts to restructure Armstead's contract failed to produce an agreement.
But by releasing Armstead, the 49ers would accept a $25.86 million dead-money charge and save only $2.492 million against the