Overview
The San Francisco 49ers have terminated Leonard Floyd’s contract following one season of play under a two-year, $20 million deal that included $12 million guaranteed. Over his stint, Floyd recorded 8.5 sacks but primarily earned his guaranteed money without delivering sustained impact.
On-Field Contributions
Floyd stepped in during an injury absence of a key defender, registering a moderate sack total. Despite this, his performance was marked by a limited number of high-impact snaps per game and an 8.4 percent pass rush win rate, indicating inconsistency in production and overall effectiveness.
Financial Implications
The team faces an $8.6 million dead cap hit unless Floyd’s release is executed after June 1. This financial decision is part of a broader effort to streamline spending and avoid contracts that do not return the expected value on the field.
Roster Strategy and Future Plans
Releasing Floyd creates both a cap space and a roster slot that may benefit the potential return of Joey Bosa. The plan favors a move toward players considered to offer stronger benefits in areas such as run defense, even as the risk remains with Bosa’s injury history and variable pass rushing ability.
