Only $12 million? That may still sound like a lot, but as ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted, most big quarterback deals are in the $24 million to $40 million range.
Kaepernick and the 49ers agreed to a 6-year, $126 million deal this afternoon. The deal includes $61 million in guaranteed money.
Most unique aspect of Colin Kaepernick's new deal: it contains $12 million in signing bonus, whereas most big QB deals are $24-$40 million.
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By Jack Stewart
41 mins
Last year, San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster said this about the draft: "If they ask me, invest in guys that touch the ball, guys that can touch the ball and score touchdowns . . . That guy that touches the ball, it makes a huge difference in the game."
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is widely expected to land a contract extension worth north of $50 million per year. That seems inevitable, given the current quarterback market—unless Purdy opts to give the team a significant hometown discount.
After emerging...
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By David Bonilla
10 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their allotted 30 pre-draft visits on Wednesday, the final day NFL teams could host 2025 draft prospects. Among the high-profile names already reported this week were Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons, Tennessee defensive end James...
49ers land 'perfect running mate' for Nick Bosa in mock draft
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
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