According to TheAthletic’s David Lombardi, & @The 33rdTeamFB, we now know the breakdown of Sam Darnold’s incentive package.
He gets $300,000 for each game he plays 25% of the 49ers offensive snaps, and the 49ers win that game, a total of $5.1 million
He gets $1 million for playing 50% of the regular season offensive snaps, and the 49ers make the playoffs
He gets $100,000 for each playoff game he plays 50% of the offensive snaps, a total of $400,000.
All in all, he can earn $6.5 million in incentives.
Sam Darnold's incentive package with 49ers, per @The33rdTeamFB…
-Each game he plays 25% of snaps AND SF wins: $300k (up to $5.1m)
-If he plays 50% of season snaps AND SF makes playoffs: $1m
-Each playoff game he plays 50% of snaps: $100k (up to $400k)
$6.5m total possible
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) May 31, 2023
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