The 49ers’ salary cap may not be as severe as it seemed to be in the off-season. With the salary cap rising to $ 180 million from $ 175 million and the ability to do some maneuvering to free up space, San Francisco could end up having more flexibility than originally anticipated. Albert Breer, of Sports Illustrated, in his MMQB column, reported that the 49ers have the ninth most space in the league, with one week left before the legal handling window opens.
Breer has been exposing all ceiling space numbers since Sunday through the head of an NFL team’s salary cap, and San Francisco has $ 28.02 million in available space against a $ 183 million ceiling.
Here’s what the top 10 look like:
1. Jaguar: $ 86.42
2. Aircraft: $ 78.96 million
3. Colts: $ 70.89 million
4. Patriots: $ 68.74 million
5. Washington: $ 56.77 million
6. Bronchos: $ 45.48 million
7. Bengals: $ 42.55 million
8. Panthers: $ 31.25 million
9. 49ers: $ 28.02 million
10. Chargers: $ 25.60 million
Until the dust settles on the handling of the lid, the 49ers could work for just over $ 40 million. He could save $ 5.7 million by parting ways with DE Dee Ford and another $ 3.3 million, leaving C Weston Richburg. That alone would bring them to $ 37 million in the room.
With LT Trent Williams, FB Kyle Juszczyk and CB K’Waun Williams entering the unrestricted free agent market with financial flexibility, this off-season will be essential, especially with a team like the Jets, which could be competitive for many agents. free 49ers due to familiarization with San Francisco of the new personal trainer.
Things still won’t be easy this season, but the 49ers seem to be in much better shape than they were when last season ended.