The consensus was that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo would be traded before the 2022 NFL season.
Unfortunately, surgery on his shoulder injury might have discouraged teams from trading for him.
Likewise, his performance during last season’s playoffs wasn’t really convincing.
Therefore, it became clear that he might become an expensive backup behind second-year player Trey Lance because of his $24.2 million base salary for 2022.
However, the 49ers had the leverage to restructure Garoppolo’s contract because none of it was guaranteed.
That’s what they did, and he remained with the Niners.
Hey Jimmy! 👋 pic.twitter.com/aTxoXFZm4d
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 1, 2022
As he walked to practice in the 49ers’ facility, Garoppolo said, “What’s up, faithful? Missed y’all.”
He had a smile on his face after saying that line.
Instead of the $24.2 million base salary, he was supposed to earn in 2022, his guaranteed money is now at $6.45 million.
He also has a no-trade and no-tag clause.
The no-trade provision isn’t a guarantee that he won’t be joining another team before the season ends.
Instead, it’s about involving him in the discussion before a trade is finalized.
The former Eastern Illinois standout could also earn more money through incentives.
Garoppolo’s Incentive-Laden Deal
Aside from his base salary, Garoppolo could get up to $15.45 million in incentives.
First is the per-game roster bonus of up to $500,000 for $29,000 per game.
He also gets $250,000 for every game wherein he played at least 25 percent of the snaps.
If he meets the snap count criteria above, he can also get another $100,000 if the 49ers win.
Garoppolo could also earn an extra $500,000 if he takes at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in a playoff game.
That same incentive will happen if he meets the same conditions in the NFC Championship Game.
He will earn another $500,000 if the 49ers win the National Football Conference.
Finally, he will get a $1 million payday if he plays at least 50 percent of offensive snaps in Super Bowl LVII.
