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

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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Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The bengals won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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.