Addressing a Need: Another Possible Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent Target Has Emerged

CINCINNATI — The 49ers plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave this offseason according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Cincinnati desperately needs to boost their pass rush this offseason.

Hargrave, 32, had at least seven sacks in three-straight seasons from 2021-23. He signed a four-year, $84 million deal with the 49ers in 2023, but only played in three games this season after suffering a partially torn right triceps.

Fowler is reporting that Hargrave is 100% healthy and fully recovered from the triceps injury.

The 49ers will clear over $15 million in cap space when they release Hargrave. The Bengals should certainly be interested in signing him next week when the new league year begins.

Teams were notified that #49ers DT Javon Hargrave -- who will be a post-June-1 release by the team -- is healthy coming off his tricep injury, per sources. He will be available to sign March 12, start of the new league year.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 5, 2025

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