BREAKING NEWS: 3 Players 49ers doubtlessly Won’t Get Back

The San Francisco 49ers are faced with the challenge of managing a team full of expensive talent while still being consistent contenders. The constant restriction of the pay cap just makes things worse.

The Niners’ cap situation looks manageable going into the 2024 season, particularly with quarterback Brock Purdy still playing under his rookie contract, which is among the most affordable for a third-year chosen player.San Francisco is slightly over $2.9 million in the red, according to Over the Cap. This situation is not ideal, but it is significantly less bad than what teams like the New Orleans Saints are dealing with—they are facing an astounding $83.68 million overage. The 49ers may be able to comply with the cap through a combination of contract extensions, restructures, and possibly the release of a few expensive players.

But it also means that there will be difficult choices to make because some players won’t likely be back for the 2024 campaign. These three are the ones whose futures with the squad are in doubt.San Francisco is slightly over $2.9 million in the red, according to Over the Cap. This situation is not ideal, but it is significantly less bad than what teams like the New Orleans Saints are dealing with—they are facing an astounding $83.68 million overage. The 49ers may be able to comply with the cap through a combination of contract extensions, restructures, and possibly the release of a few expensive players.

But it also means that there will be difficult choices to make because some players won’t likely be back for the 2024 campaign. These three are the ones whose futures with the squad are in doubt.Isaiah Oliver, a cornerback signed by defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to support the nickel position in the secondary, was another letdown for the 49ers in 2023. Oliver signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract, but he struggled right on, showing shortcomings in both coverage and tackling.

With Samuel Womack waiting in the wings and Emmanuel Moseley taking over slot duties, Oliver’s future with the team is unclear, possibly making him a one-and-done player in San Francisco.