49ers 2026 Salary Cap Thread, 2026 Cap Room=$46,322,300 as of 1/26/26 on a $305M cap

how much cap we got ?

Originally posted by Oilcan:
Good read AB thanks.
So after all that if we wanted to get a proven veteran CB in FA what kind of money would we have to do that ?

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Thanks, AB.

Damn 🤔

Hell of a write-up

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by mayo49:
AB, does Jimmy have a no-trade clause?

No, it was just for 2021.

Thanks, can we trade him prior to March?

We can start shopping him around, any deal agreed upon before March 16th becomes official on the 16th of March.

He's going to have surgery on that thumb - can you trade an injured player or do we have to wait for him to be fully healthy?

Yes they can, a thumb injury won't stop them from trading him, plus the team trading for him doesn't need to do a 100% physical, if they feel the thumb is fine, they can just ok it, the thumb injury isn't a big deal, or the shoulder, if the team who wants him feels he fine, then the trade will happen.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
how much cap we got ?

Right now I have us $7,858,302 over the 2022 salary cap with 51 players signed, right now they have 40 players signed, the other 11 are projected at $705K each.

Originally posted by SlowDownBoy:

Originally posted by Oilcan:
Good read AB thanks.
So after all that if we wanted to get a proven veteran CB in FA what kind of money would we have to do that ?

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Thanks, AB.

Damn 🤔

Hell of a write-up

Thanks.

That article is a ton of information. Nice read. I'm a little surprised our cap isn't better as I expected a little more room with us getting rid of Jimmy G.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Thanks, AB.

Solid read as always, AB! Only thing is some punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors in there. Not trying to be THAT guy. Just giving you feedback

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate this insight. Allows, the average fan like me, to have some understanding of current cap situation and what might be possible in terms of retaining players, releasing players and acquiring free agents.

The cap is projected to be $208 million thus year. We have several players that are going to be free agent like Tomlinson, D J Jones and Mostert that we would like to ew-sign. We also have some player shtat we would like to get extended like Bosa. That's why they have to move on from Jimmy.

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Thanks, AB.

Solid read as always, AB! Only thing is some punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors in there. Not trying to be THAT guy. Just giving you feedback

No worries, I make mistakes, fixed most of them, and again no worries.

Originally posted by Jookie:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate this insight. Allows, the average fan like me, to have some understanding of current cap situation and what might be possible in terms of retaining players, releasing players and acquiring free agents.

I try to educate fans on the salary cap my best, I'm thankful my work is appreciated as much as it is, feel blessed.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
The cap is projected to be $208 million thus year. We have several players that are going to be free agent like Tomlinson, D J Jones and Mostert that we would like to ew-sign. We also have some player shtat we would like to get extended like Bosa. That's why they have to move on from Jimmy.

Yes to this about Jimmy needing to be moved, also we can't afford to bring in Rodgers, cause it defeats the purpose of offloading Jimmy.

I hope they can retain Laken, DJ, Arden, K'Waun, Willis, Tartt, & J.Wilson, I'm on the fence about Verrett & Mostert, Verrett's career just seems to be done, way way too injury prone, need to sign a CB, I like Levi Wallace & Charvarius Ward, as for Mostert, his asking for a pay raise in 2020 really irked me, he just signed that 3yr deal in 2019, not a fan of players asking for pay raises or extensions a yr after signing a multi-year deal.

I really appreciate breaking it down like this. Something which seems obvious, but apparently isn't stated enough, is that one of the best advantages a team can have is a starting QB on a rookie contract. In our case, that advantage means being able to lock in our young, proven talent to 2nd contracts (Kittle, Warner, Bosa, Deebo). The idea of bringing in another expensive QB (or keeping JG) means letting go of homegrown talent.

Yes, a young QB is a risk. But we have the best TE, the best LT, one of the best Edge rushers, one of the best WRs, and one of the best LBs on the same team, and they're all being (or are soon-to-be) fairly compensated. The core is there, which means a high floor and a Super Bowl ceiling for the team, even with an unproven QB taking over.

Awesome read AB. Couple of questions that I would have with regards to re-signing players....

Would it not make sense to let Jeff Wilson Jr walk? Mitchell, Sermon and Hasty brought back for 2022 and perhaps we use one of our 7ths on a RB or give a vet RB a contract about half of the $2.5 mil you suggested for Wilson Jr?

K'Waun Williams at $6 million seems high to me also. His biggest cap hit to date with the 49ers has been $3.2 million in 2020 and to almost double that seems a lot.

Wanted to hear your thoughts on that. Appreciate all the work you do

Great work like always AB!

I wonder who else is still around, who knows what the A and B stands for.

Originally posted by sspiker:
I really appreciate breaking it down like this. Something which seems obvious, but apparently isn't stated enough, is that one of the best advantages a team can have is a starting QB on a rookie contract. In our case, that advantage means being able to lock in our young, proven talent to 2nd contracts (Kittle, Warner, Bosa, Deebo). The idea of bringing in another expensive QB (or keeping JG) means letting go of homegrown talent.

Yes, a young QB is a risk. But we have the best TE, the best LT, one of the best Edge rushers, one of the best WRs, and one of the best LBs on the same team, and they're all being (or are soon-to-be) fairly compensated. The core is there, which means a high floor and a Super Bowl ceiling for the team, even with an unproven QB taking over.

I try my best to be as in depth as possible, & yes rookie QB is a risk but like you said we have Kittle, Trent, Bosa, Deebo, Aiyuk, Warner, etc…

Originally posted by Shifty:
Awesome read AB. Couple of questions that I would have with regards to re-signing players....

Would it not make sense to let Jeff Wilson Jr walk? Mitchell, Sermon and Hasty brought back for 2022 and perhaps we use one of our 7ths on a RB or give a vet RB a contract about half of the $2.5 mil you suggested for Wilson Jr?

K'Waun Williams at $6 million seems high to me also. His biggest cap hit to date with the 49ers has been $3.2 million in 2020 and to almost double that seems a lot.

Wanted to hear your thoughts on that. Appreciate all the work you do

Yeah it probably makes sense to not re-sign Wilson.

The K'Waun thing is so weird, the slot CB market is all different, maybe $6m is too high, maybe more in $4m a yr range.

Originally posted by Afrikan:
Great work like always AB!

I wonder who else is still around, who knows what the A and B stands for.

Thanks bud

Originally posted by Oilcan:
Good read AB thanks.
So after all that if we wanted to get a proven veteran CB in FA what kind of money would we have to do that ?

I know the question was directed the AB, but I really don't see us making a play for a CB in FA. When you look at our team, the issue was having to start guys like Dontae Johnson, Dre Kirkpatrick, and Josh Norman. Then it took Ambry Thomas some time to get up to speed. Next year with a year under his belt, I expect bigger and better play. It seems risky, but I think they just bring in another day 2 and day 3 pick. I just don't see much money being available to get anyone impactful. If they managed to keep DJ Jones, Key, reduce Ebukam's cap number, Azeez, extend Bosa and Deebo, sign Tomlinson, and sign Mostert on a team friendly deal, I'd be totally satisfied. Not sure how that leaves any room for a veteran corner. I just think we need talent at a low cost. If we are going for a vet, I'd prefer someone who is going to cost money we don't have. If we aren't getting an impactful starter, why bother? The front 7 will have the multiple guys earning some serious dollars. We have to make up for it on the backend. Hopefully we draft well.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Thanks, AB.

Solid read as always, AB! Only thing is some punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors in there. Not trying to be THAT guy. Just giving you feedback

No worries, I make mistakes, fixed most of them, and again no worries.

Originally posted by Jookie:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
New article up, breaking down the 49ers 2022 cap situation, https://49erscap.com/index.php/2022/01/31/breaking-down-the-49ers-2022-salary-cap-situation-with-key-dates-contract-numbers-plus-more/

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate this insight. Allows, the average fan like me, to have some understanding of current cap situation and what might be possible in terms of retaining players, releasing players and acquiring free agents.

I try to educate fans on the salary cap my best, I'm thankful my work is appreciated as much as it is, feel blessed.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
The cap is projected to be $208 million thus year. We have several players that are going to be free agent like Tomlinson, D J Jones and Mostert that we would like to ew-sign. We also have some player shtat we would like to get extended like Bosa. That's why they have to move on from Jimmy.

Yes to this about Jimmy needing to be moved, also we can't afford to bring in Rodgers, cause it defeats the purpose of offloading Jimmy.

I hope they can retain Laken, DJ, Arden, K'Waun, Willis, Tartt, & J.Wilson, I'm on the fence about Verrett & Mostert, Verrett's career just seems to be done, way way too injury prone, need to sign a CB, I like Levi Wallace & Charvarius Ward, as for Mostert, his asking for a pay raise in 2020 really irked me, he just signed that 3yr deal in 2019, not a fan of players asking for pay raises or extensions a yr after signing a multi-year deal.

I was in favor of bringing back Verrett for veteran minimum, but the reality is he's played in 1 season out of 5 and it wasn't even a full season. I just can't do it. Not to mention he will be a 31 year old returning from multiple season ending injuries. He has more games missed than played in an 8 year career. Can't do it. Mostert is a different animal. His injury history isn't good, but it isn't as bad as Verrett. Why not a team friendly deal if he takes it? Idk what to make of him. I think he definitely is a business man, but seemingly still sees himself as a 49er. If they let him walk, I won't be heartbroken, but I'd love him back on a fair deal. It would give us another elite weapon where teams would have serious headaches defensing us. It just isn't easy to get that kind of game speed. If we don't keep Wilson, I'd love for him to go to the Jets. They need some serious RB help and he could get some significant playing time.