BREAKING: 49ers Sign Former Eagles DT Javon Hargrave

BREAKING: 49ers Make Their First Massive Move To Totally Shake Up NFL Free Agency

March 13, 2023, 2:28pm ESTBy Howard Cosmell

SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 24: A detailed view of a San Francisco 49ers helmet before the preseason game against the the San Diego Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

As if the San Francisco 49ers defense wasn’t already scary enough…

With free agency opening today, the NFC runner-ups made one of the first big moves of the new season. And as a double-whammy, they also made one of their key competitors a tad weaker.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Niners are signing former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a massive four-year, $84-million deal.

Former Eagles’ DT Javon Hargrave has reached agreement on a four-year, $84 million deal that includes $40m guaranteed at signing with the SF 49ers, per sources. Deal negotiated and confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. pic.twitter.com/9ez66A8ymq
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

The Niners already have several stars on defense including Nick Bose, Arik Armstead, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. And now they’ve added another stud in Hargrave.

San Francisco is expected to be one of the NFC’s top powerhouses and this signing should only help their cause. Javon Hargrave, 30, finished the 2022 season with 60 total tackles, 11 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.