Kaepernick’s deal contained only a $12 million signing bonus
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.
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49ers signing DE Leonard Floyd to 2-year, $20 million deal
NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers are signing defensive end Leonard Floyd to a two-year, $20 million deal with $12 million guaranteed in year one. The deal could end up being worth up to $24 million and can become official on Wednesday, the start of the new league year.
Source: The #49ers are signing Leonard Floyd. Big-time edge help.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11,
Vikings signing 49ers QB Sam Darnold to a 1-yr, $10 million deal
The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 quarterback room won't include veteran Sam Darnold. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports that the Minnesota Vikings are signing Darnold to a one-year deal worth $10 million, a move that has been predicted for a while now. The contract can become official on Wednesday, at the start of the new league year.
Darnold will try to help fill the void left by Kirk Cousins' departure. The veteran quarterback signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
A new QB in Minnesota: The #Vikings
Jaguars signing former 49ers DT Arik Armstead to a 3-year, $51 million deal
Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead to a three-year, $51 million deal. Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke served in the same role with the 49ers when the team drafted Armstead in 2015.
BREAKING: Free agent DL Arik Armstead is signing a 3-year, $51M contract with the #Jaguars, sources tell @BleacherReport.Armstead now joins a stout
49ers signing QB Josh Dobbs to a 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers are bolstering their quarterback room by adding a new player. According to his agent, Mike McCartney, the team is signing Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal. McCartney announced the news on social media, confirming the acquisition.
Congrats @josh_dobbs1 agreeing to a 1 year deal with the @49ers— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 18,