Reports: 49ers DL Arik Armstead set to become free agent

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Veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead will be heading to free agency after he and the San Francisco 49ers failed to reach a deal, ESPN and Bleacher Report reported Sunday.

San Francisco attempted to restructure Armstead's contract, but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement, per ESPN's report. Armstead is now expected to be released.

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