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Breaking Down the 49ers’ Salary Cap After the First Wave of Free Agency

By Akash Anavarathan

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback Brian Hoyer

According to Over the Cap, the full breakdown of Hoyer’s contract is shown below. Originally, it was reported that Hoyer received a two-year contract for $12 million, but now let’s breakdown the details.

Aaron Wilson additionally added some of the numbers on the incentives for Hoyer.

2017 Cap Number: $5,275,000

Base Salary: $2,950,000

Prorated Bonus: $2,000,000

Roster Bonus: $400,000

Workout Bonus: $150,000

Incentives: $1,500,000

2018 Cap Number: $6,500,000

Base Salary: $3,950,000

Prorated Bonus: $2,000,000

Roster Bonus: $400,000

Workout Bonus: $150,000

Incentives: $5,000,000

The key takeaway from Hoyer’s contract is that it’s team-friendly and the incentives shoot up in 2018. It’s set up in such a way that the 49ers expect him to be the backup in 2018.