Reserve/future contracts are used to claim the rights to players. They take effect at the start of the new league year on March 15, and that's when the players begin counting against the salary cap.
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk opens up about NFL future and retirement outlook
By David Bonilla
Jul 14
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco 49ers offense since head coach Kyle Shanahan arrived in 2017. His long tenure with the team appeared to be coming to an end earlier this offseason when the 49ers released him in what looked like a cap-saving...
49ers officially sign second-rounder Alfred Collins, paving way for NFL rookie deals
By Chris Wilson
Jul 17
By officially signing second-round draft pick Alfred Collins, the 49ers provided a framework for the rest of the NFL to negotiate their rookie contracts.
On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers officially signed Alfred Collins, the team's second-round pick, to his rookie...
49ers sign 2nd-round draft pick Alfred Collins to 4-yr, $10.3M rookie deal, over $9M guaranteed
By Chris Wilson
Jul 16
The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins to his rookie contract. Selected with the No. 43 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Collins was the final unsigned player from the 49ers' latest draft class, officially...
Matt Ryan highlights 49ers QB Brock Purdy's underrated traits, addresses contract criticism
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan is a firm believer in Brock Purdy. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has rapidly risen from "Mr. Irrelevant" to one of the league's highest-paid players, finding early success in his NFL career.
This offseason, the 49ers rewarded Purdy with a...
