Breaking Down the 49ers’ Salary Cap After the First Wave of Free Agency
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk
Juszczyk was one of the most important free-agent signings for the 49ers this offseason. It was first reported that the 49ers’ FB is going to make an average of $5 million per year.
Many people overreacted and thought it was crazy to pay a fullback that much, but with more details on the contract, it made sense.
Kyle Juszczyk 49ers deal $21M, $5M bonus, $9.75M gtd, salaries $2M (gtd), $2.75M (full gtd April 1, 2018), $4.2M, $5.05M; 2019, 2020 options
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 13, 2017
We have the full breakdown, taken from Over the Cap.
2017 Cap Number: $3,750,000
Base Salary: $2,000,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000
Roster Bonus: $400,000
Workout Bonus: $100,000
2018 Cap Number: $4,500,000
Base Salary: $2,750,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000
Roster Bonus: $400,000
Workout Bonus: $100,000
2019 Cap Number: $5,950,000
Base Salary: $4,200,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000
Roster Bonus: $400,000
Workout Bonus: $100,000
2020 Cap Number: $6,800,000
Base Salary: $5,050,000
Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000
Roster Bonus: $400,000
Workout Bonus: $100,000
The key takeaway from Juszczyk’s contract is that 2019 and 2020 are option years, but I think he’ll be on the roster for the full four years of the contract. Also, only $9,750,000 is guaranteed, so it isn’t as crazy as we originally thought.