The 49ers lost another defensive starter.
After linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and cornerback Charvarius Ward reportedly agreed to sign free-agent contracts elsewhere Monday, San Francisco lost another key contributor on defense. However, this move was less surprising.
Veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who officially was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported after initially reporting the two sides were nearing a deal on Tuesday.
Done deal: Two-time Pro Bowl DT Javon Hargrave and the #Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $30 million contract after his release from the #49ers. https://t.co/Ue0GHtzziC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2025
San Francisco president of football operations/general manager John Lynch confirmed earlier this offseason that the 49ers planned to release Hargrave as a cost-cutting designated post-June 1 release, which allowed the 32-year-old to test the free-agent market.
Hargrave originally signed a four-year, $84 million contract with the 49ers prior to the 2023 NFL season. The veteran defensive tackle played 16 games in his first season with San Francisco and recorded seven sacks, but he was limited to just three games in 2024.
Now he will remain in the NFC and join a revamped Vikings defensive line.
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