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Armstead posts heartfelt goodbye after 49ers release originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After nine seasons with the 49ers, Arik Armstead has bid farewell to the Faithful.
The 30-year-old defensive tackle, who was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, reportedly came to an agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year deal worth $51 million on Thursday.
San Francisco selected Armstead in the first round (No. 17 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, becoming the 49ers’ longest-tenured player before being released earlier this week.
On Friday, the 30-year-old took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post a goodbye message to 49ers fans and the organization.
“Thank you. For one-third of my life, I’ve been a Niner, ” Armstead said on X. “A chubby little kid from Sacramento grew up and became a man in the Bay. I appreciate every moment of my time here. The ups and downs, they all made me who I am today. I have met so many amazing people who had a huge impact on my life. I am so grateful that God put me right where I needed to be for 9 years.
“To my teammates, I want to thank you as the bonds we built are unbreakable and what I will cherish the most.
“Thank you to the amazing York family for entrusting me with so much; I hope I represented you well.
“Thank you to all the staff, from the head coach to facilities personnel. Buildings don’t make places special; people do.
“Thank you to the best coach I’ve had. Kris Kocurek; you have changed my life.
“Last but not least, NINER FAITHFUL, thank you for your support, cheers, passion, and inspiration. I felt all of it.”
Hours before Armstead’s post, 49ers general manager John Lynch released a statement on behalf of the organization, thanking the four-time team captain for his contributions over a span of nearly a decade.
“Arik has been an instrumental part of this organization on and off the field since he arrived in 2015,” Lynch said in his statement. “He was a foundational piece of our defense and…
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Publish date : 2024-03-16 02:38:56
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