In the offseason, defensive tackle Darnell Dockett chose the 49ers over the Cardinals. Now, the 49ers have chosen someone else over Dockett.
Per a league source, the 49ers have released Dockett, one day ahead of the mandatory trimming of rosters from 75 to 53.
Dockett signed a two-year, $7.25 million deal with the 49ers, with no guaranteed money and no signing bonus. He earned a $500,000 workout bonus.
The move saves $3.25 million in cash and cap space, and it makes Dockett a free agent. He can now sign with any other team.
Dockett had been dealing with a rib issue; he called it a cracked rib, and the team called it a cartilage issue.