49ers, Javon Hargrave comply with huge four-year deal, bolstering defensive entrance: report

The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their NFL-best protection from a season in the past, as they’re anticipated to signal former Philadelphia Eagles defensive deal with Javon Hargrave to a long-term deal. 

All offers received’t course of till the March 15 new league yr, however Hargrave is becoming a member of San Fran on a four-year, $84 million take care of $40 million assured at signing, per ESPN. 

The 30-year-old was one of many key the explanation why the Eagles led the NFL in whole sacks final season, as he tallied 11 himself for a career-high. It’s the primary season Hargrave has had double-digit sacks after spending six seasons prior within the NFL. 

Javon Hargrave of the Eagles towards the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Hargrave additionally totaled 60 tackles, one compelled fumble and 10 tackles for loss on his method to serving to the Eagles attain Super Bowl LVII. 

His efficiency has been cashing in with a entrance seven in San Francisco that was already formidable earlier than he received there. Arik Armstead and Samson Ebukam wreaked havoc on protection, as did Javon Kinlaw, Nick Bosa and extra. 

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With the linebacking corps of Dre Greenlaw, Fred Warner and Azeez Al-Shaair nonetheless in place, the 49ers expect to be among the finest defenses within the league once more in 2023. 

For the Eagles, Hargrave’s departure means Jordan Davis, the thirteenth total choose of the 2022 NFL Draft, has a transparent shot to compete for a beginning function on the entrance 4. 

Javon Hargrave of the Eagles rushes the passer towards Ben Bredeson of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Fletcher Cox and Linval Joseph have extra expertise, however Davis’ measurement and brute power has followers clamoring to see him on the sector extra. 

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Hargrave has been a stable contributor within the trenches since he broke into the league with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016. 

The third-round choose earned himself a beginning function in each season he’s performed, and has strung collectively 329 profession tackles, 37.5 sacks, 4 compelled fumbles and 46 tackles for loss in 111 video games. He was additionally a Pro Bowler in 2021.

Javon Hargrave of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play towards the Kansas City Chiefs throughout Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hargrave will likely be trying to choose up the place he left off in Philly on the West Coast.