NFL Free Agency: Making the Call on San Francisco 49ers 2016 Free Agents
By Peter Panacy
Nov 8, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Raiders linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (57) celebrates after a fumble recovery on a punt return in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Outside Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (RFA)
2015 Cap Hit: $206,470
Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong was also another midseason addition from the 49ers and has seen his playing time increase primarily on special teams.
Armstrong hasn’t exactly been the best contributor though as Ryan Sakamoto of NinerFans.com points out.
#49ers new LB Ray-Ray Armstrong has now committed offensive holding penalties on special-teams in back-to-back games. #Undisciplined
— Ryan Sakamoto (@BEASTwriter) December 28, 2015
Those aren’t the type of stats that will guarantee being re-signed next season.
Armstrong is a restricted free agent, which gives the 49ers some more options determining whether or not they’ll want to retain him. But San Francisco may look to upgrade special teams elsewhere and not tender the linebacker a new contract in 2016.
Decision: Walk
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