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49ers Release Collins, Free Up $10 Million Ahead of Free Agency

3/10/2025

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In a bold move, the San Francisco 49ers have cut ties with defensive tackle Maliek Collins, freeing up $10 million in cap space just before free agency kicks off. Collins, who played all 17 games last season and notched 33 tackles and five sacks, is set to hit the open market on Wednesday, drawing attention from teams in need of defensive reinforcements.

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In a bold move, the San Francisco 49ers have cut ties with defensive tackle Maliek Collins, freeing up $10 million in cap space just before free agency kicks off. Collins, who played all 17 games last season and notched 33 tackles and five sacks, is set to hit the open market on Wednesday, drawing attention from teams in need of defensive reinforcements.