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 host LB Mychal Kendricks for a visit, re-signing a possibility, per report
The San Francisco 49ers hosted linebacker Mychal Kendricks on a visit, per ESPN's Field Yates. The team initially signed the veteran on August 16. He landed on injured reserve on August 24 due to what was described as a "turf-toe sprain," and the team released him on September 2 with an injury settlement.
Yates reports that a reunion might be on the horizon.
The 49ers hosted LB Mychal Kendricks on a visit. Kendricks was released off of IR last month, but a return to San Francisco could be on the horizon.— Field Yates (@FieldYates)
49ers signing kicker Joey Slye as Robbie Gould deals with injury
The San Francisco 49ers are signing kicker Joey Slye, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He will replace Robbie Gould, who is expected to miss three to five weeks due to a groin injury. Slye is one of several kickers who worked out for the 49ers this morning.
The #49ers are signing kicker Joey Slye, source said.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
