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49ers Face Tough Decisions to Clear $16.2 Million Cap Space

1/21/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers are navigating a tight financial landscape, with potential cap casualties on the horizon. EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos could be on the chopping block, saving $3 million, while WR Deebo Samuel's trade or release after June 1 could free up $5.2 million. Cutting EDGE Leonard Floyd post-June 1 might add another $8 million in much-needed cap space.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers are navigating a tight financial landscape, with potential cap casualties on the horizon. EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos could be on the chopping block, saving $3 million, while WR Deebo Samuel's trade or release after June 1 could free up $5.2 million. Cutting EDGE Leonard Floyd post-June 1 might add another $8 million in much-needed cap space.