Letting go of quality veterans, especially on young rosters, is never easy. However, in the case of the San Francisco 49ers‘ decision to decline Earl Mitchell‘s 2019 option, it was a necessary evil that makes perfect sense for the franchise moving forward.
The move was announced on Wednesday, bringing the nine-year NFL veteran’s stay in the Bay Area to an end after only two seasons.
The #49ers are not picking up the contract option for veteran DT Earl Mitchell, source said. A solid locker room presence and leader, he’ll be a free agent.