That may not happen, though, according to Pro Football Talk. The news site reports that a deal between Armstead and the 49ers is expected very soon.
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported over the weekend that the 49ers were "making significant headway" on getting a deal with Armstead done. The defensive end led the team in sacks last season with 10 and added two more during the postseason while playing on his fifth-year option.
Armstead has recorded 152 combined tackles, 19 sacks, three passes defensed, and three forced fumbles through his five NFL seasons.
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