49ers edge rusher Arden Key made it onto our Winners section this week as he played a significant part in the defense’s dominance. Key’s on a one-year contract with a cap number just north of $1 million.
He has seven tackles for loss, six sacks, and 15 quarterback hits on the season. Key’s been a home run signing when you factor in his contract and compare it to his production.
On Monday, I asked head coach Kyle Shanahan, knowing Key will be an unrestricted free agent in a couple of months, how the 49ers evaluate Key’s season.