The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, making the 32-year-old available to sign with another team on the start of the new league year. Hargrave spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Steelers,

With a need on the interior of the defensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers could reunite with an old flame who now has a clean bill of health. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, teams have been notified that defensive tackle Javon Hargrave,

Hargrave spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Steelers, playing in 63 games, including 52 starts.

The San Francisco 49ers informed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that he will be released on the first day of the new league year next week, ESPN reported on Thursday.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (98) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP

The Steelers need to bolster their defensive front in 2025, and these four free-agent defensive linemen could be pivotal in making it happen.

With free agency and the legal tampering period just days away, here are several former Steelers who could return to the Steel City in 2025.