While most of my posts have either been projecting deals, or covering news on current players, I thought I’d take the time to look forward to 2020, and take a look at the 49ers cap situation.<\/p>\n
As of now, the 49ers have 60 players signed for 2020, this includes the expected signings of 1st-round pick Nick Boss, and 2nd-round pick Debbo Samuel.<\/p>\n
With the 60 players signed, they have $201,980,330 in committed salaries for those 60 players, and on a $200 million projected cap, they have $3,284,670 in cap room, if we only include the top 51 salaries.<\/p>\n
Right now the 49ers have $24,765,980 in cap room for 2019, but that’s only factoring in the top 51 rule, and not the entire roster.<\/p>\n
Now the 49ers have several ways of creating cap room in 2020, obviously they’ll likely carryover between $20 million to $25 million into 2020, but below are other options, including potential cap cuts.<\/p>\n
The 49ers could clear $4.9 million by cutting starting strong safety Jaquiski Tartt, who hasn’t been as effective as 49ers fans would have liked, and he’s also dealt with his fair share of injuries.<\/p>\n
Next up is starting slot cornerback K’Waun Williams, if the 49ers decline his 2020 option, they save $2.45 million, now Williams has played well, but being this would be his final year, and with up-and coming D.J. Reed Jr., coming on, they could turn to him in 2020 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Next up are a pair of special teasers, David Mayo, and Mark Nzeocha, who also play linebacker, if they cut Mayo, they save $1.25 million, and if they cut Nzeocha, they save $1.5 million.<\/p>\n
Of course there’s other ways to create cap room, they could restructure Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract, by lowering his $23.8 million, while creating a giant sized signing bonus, and if he has a good-great year, they could tack on a few more years onto his deal, and create a good amount of cap room.<\/p>\n
They could also extend defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who is due $12.378 million, and use the difference to make up his bonus, and structure, while also saving some cap room.<\/p>\n
The same can be done for fullback Kyle Juszyczk, and his $5.05 million base salary, as he’s a guy that the 49ers should look to keep on a new long term deal.<\/p>\n
Of course the 49ers will also be eligible to extend tight end George Kittle, and I expect them to do so, but that will take away cap room, probably not too much though.<\/p>\n
Some other players to keep an eye on, running back Jerick McKinnon, who is scheduled to earn a $6.5 million base salary, well he may need to take a pay cut to stick with the 49ers, especially with fellow running back Tevin Coleman making just $4.9 million total.<\/p>\n
Starting left guard Laken Tomlinson will be entering the 2nd-year of his contract extension, and if he’s due to make $3.5 million in base pay, with $2 million becoming guaranteed on April 1, 2020. He needs to play more consistently, or he could be a cut candidate.<\/p>\n
The same can be said for starting right guard Mike Person, who is scheduled to earn $2.5 million total, with only $250,000 guaranteed for injury.<\/p>\n
All in all, the 2020 offseason may be a year where they let some of their free agents walk, only sign 1-2 free agents, and extend their own guys, while possibly collecting compensatory draft picks for the 2021 draft.<\/p>\n
Another possibility for the 49ers is to backload contracts, which they haven\u2019t done since Kyle Shanahan, and John Lynch came on-board, this would still allow the team to bring in a couple big name free agents, and retain they\u2019re own.<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t worry, the 49ers will have cap room to work with either way come 2020, I just wanted people to be aware of the possibilities.<\/p>\n
Let me know what you think, by sounding off in the comment section, or sending me questions via Twitter, my handle is @Jay_AB81.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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