The San Francisco 49ers cleared some cap space with the release of Aldon Smith. We break down the numbers.
The San Francisco 49ers released outside linebacker Aldon Smith on Friday, cutting football ties with the troubled player. The team's decision to release Smith brings with it some pertinent salary cap implications. For those just looking for the number, the team will save $3,254,875 in cap space, and carry $1.6 million in dead money in 2015.
The past year has been an interesting one from a cap perspective with Aldon Smith. The 49ers restructured Smith's deal in March, turning it into non-guaranteed bonus and salary.