The 49ers clinched the NFC West title for the first time since 2019 when they beat the Seahawks on Thursday of Week 15. And unlike last year, they are the only California team in the division that will be head to the playoffs after the Rams’ Monday Night Football loss eliminated them from any chase to repeat last year’s title.
Looking ahead, the division has some big decisions to make as some of the most notable play callers from this season enter free agency. Each team has seen some movement at quarterback this year thanks to some unlucky injuries, but surprising performances from backups like ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Brock Purdy have made the storylines all the more important to follow this offseason. (We’re including the Seahawks in that group after Geno Smith beat out Drew Lock for the starting job this summer.)
Let’s take a look at the salary cap totals and free agent classes for the 49ers, Seahawks, Rams and Cardinals:
