Gregory is currently in the second year of the five-year, $69.5 million deal signed with the Broncos last year. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area noted that Gregory will carry a significant cap hit of $16.1 million in each season through 2026. However, there's more to the story.
None of the money beyond this season is guaranteed. Additionally, Broncos insider Mike Klis reports that Denver is picking up all but the prorated $1.08 million minimum of Gregory's remaining $10.9 million salary this season. That means the 49ers are on the hook for a mere $840,000 for the remainder of this season.
There is very little financial risk for the 49ers in acquiring Gregory, who at 30 years old, has the potential to rejuvenate his career under the guidance of defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.
San Francisco entered Friday with $41.1 million in salary cap space.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers named potential fit for three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher
Stop me if you've heard this before: the San Francisco 49ers could use another veteran pass rusher. The need became glaring last season after defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Week 3. The 49ers' pass rush never recovered, finishing with an NFL-low... -
49ers' Nick Bosa falls in ESPN edge rusher rankings amid health concerns
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is coming off the second ACL injury of his NFL career—and his third overall. Understandably, there are questions about whether the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year can return to peak form after another lengthy... -
Why Kyle Juszczyk expects 49ers rookies to make an early impact
Three San Francisco 49ers rookies have caught the attention of fullback Kyle Juszczyk this offseason, and that's encouraging news for a team that could rely heavily on its first-year players during the 2026 campaign. The 49ers dealt with a rash of injuries last season, proving... -
Robert Saleh names 49ers' biggest rookie surprise from last season
The San Francisco 49ers invested heavily in their defense during the 2025 NFL Draft, using six of their 11 selections on defensive players, including each of their first five picks. One rookie, however, stood out more than the rest to former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert...