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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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Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (88) celebrates his second half touchdown against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 37-14. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (88) celebrates his second half touchdown against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 37-14. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver Marquise Goodwin

Another wide receiver that the 49ers signed last week was Marquise Goodwin. His contract was initially reported to be two years, $8 million, which was as expected for a receiver of his caliber.

Let’s breakdown this contract, taken from Over the Cap. There is also an annual incentive of $1 million.

2017 Cap Number: $3,250,000

Base Salary: $1,950,000

Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000

Roster Bonus: $0

Workout Bonus: $50,000

2018 Cap Number: $2,750,000

Base Salary: $1,450,000

Prorated Bonus: $1,250,000

Roster Bonus: $0

Workout Bonus: $50,000

This contract is exactly what a receiver like Goodwin should be paid. Not a lot of guaranteed money and a low average annual value, make this a solid contract.