Stock up: DL Arik Armstead
The 49ers bought in on Armstead after his team-best, and career-high, 10 sacks last season. They gave him a five-year, $85 million deal with $48.5 million guaranteed in hopes he’ll be able to continue producing at a Pro Bowl level. It took Armstead a few seasons to finally break out, but now he’s playing along a very talented defensive front and the team will look to him to be one of the leaders of that group. The 49ers’ return to the Super Bowl will ride heavily on Armstead’s ability to replicate or improve on his 2019 production.