San Francisco 49ers create a ton of cap space with recent activity: 3 moves that could come

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The San Francisco 49ers signed star left tackle Trent Williams to a restructured contract on Tuesday, giving the future Hall of Famer more guaranteed cash.

San Francisco also restructured the contract of All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel, saving $16.4 million against the cap in the process.

With less than a week to go ahead of the 49ers’ season opener against the New York Jets, they now boast a league-high $49.52 million in cap space. These figures come to us via Over the Cap.

This also comes after general manager John Lynch and Co. worked on a lucrative long-term extension with Brandon Aiyuk. The All-Pro receiver earned a four-year, $120 million contract. It’s a figure that significantly lowered his cap hit for the 2024 season.

Needless to say, San Francisco has been extremely active as the defending NFC champs embark on the 2024 campaign.

Could we potentially see something else happen in this regard at some point soon? That’s a whole bunch of cap room to enter the season with.

Certainly, the 49ers must think long-term as it relates to quarterback Brock Purdy. He will be eligible for an extension for the first time in his career next offseason. Said deal will be a market setter, likely paying the former seveneth-round pick north of $60 million annually.

Even then, the 49ers now have the capability of adding more talent to a loaded roster. Whether it’s here soon or ahead of the NFL trade deadline in November, expect something to happen. San Francisco’s title contention window is open. Making win-now moves has to be the name of the game here.

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Three moves the San Francisco 49ers can make with new-found cap room

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