49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave, not Deebo Samuel

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Javon Hargrave #98 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after sacking quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave but not Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release veteran DT Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation when the new league year begins.