The 49ers plan to re-sign cornerback Jason Verrett for a one-year contract worth up to $ 6.5 million. At such a pace, he could finally be one of the stealers of the off-season.
ESPN’s Field Yates tweeted details of Verrett’s deal, which is not complicated. He earns a base salary of $ 2.5 million with a sign-up bonus of $ 2 million. An additional $ 1 million is available in roster bonuses per game, and another $ 1 million is there for Pro Bowl, interception and playtime incentives.
In total, Verrett’s cap hit for 2021 will be approximately $ 5.3 million.
That’s a very manageable number for San Francisco, which needs all the help to keep cap numbers low with the $ 182.5 million salary cap. It may also turn out to be the signing of the off-season with great potential with low risk and high rewards.
If Verrett does not play as well in 2021 as in 2020, the club can move on without making a big hit this year or next. If he plays at a Pro Bowl caliber level again, he will be a little more expensive because of the incentives, but he will still not be among the NFL’s best paid corners. As of Monday, his $ 5.3 million cap would be the 27th lowest in the league. It will probably dive before climbing.
San Francisco got a strong year from Verrett when he had to rely on him in 2020. Now they will be able to rely on him again at a low risk, and if it works, it will have a significant impact on their rebuilt secondary.