A recent 49ers extension could impact Seahawks, Jamal Adams

The Seahawks are nonetheless seeking to agree on a brand new take care of security Jamal Adams. (Getty)

The 49ers shocked most individuals across the league once they signed linebacker Fred Warner to what was believed to be a five-year contract for $95.225 million. That might have made him the best paid linebacker in league historical past. It appeared he blew previous the $18 million a 12 months deal Bobby Wagner signed with the Seahawks in 2019.

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However as I say so typically, it’s all the time advisable to attend a few days to see the place the numbers actually stand.

Because it turned out, it may be $19 million a 12 months however actually isn’t. There are two voidable years on the finish of Warner’s contract. Technically, it’s a three-year deal at $18.3 million a 12 months. The 49ers do have the proper to purchase the final two years, which might make it a five-year deal at $95.225 million, however that’s not assured.

Nonetheless, it’s a fantastic deal for Warner and a sensible one for the 49ers. Darius Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts must be the following linebacker to get one thing carried out however it’s most likely simply going to be for somewhat greater than Warner.

In a 12 months through which the NFL wage cap dropped eight % to $182.5 million, massive jumps within the yearly common aren’t simply obtained. Have a look at what occurred on the security place. Budda Baker of the Arizona Cardinals had been the highest-paid security at $14.75 million a 12 months. Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos was on the franchise tag however he ended up getting $15.25 million a 12 months.

You marvel how this pattern will have an effect on the Jamal Adams negotiations for the Seahawks. Adams will find yourself because the highest-paid security within the league. The Seahawks may go to $16 million a 12 months and possibly somewhat bit extra, but when Adams needs $17-18 million, that is likely to be powerful until they do one thing just like what the 49ers did with Warner.

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott wished to interrupt the financial institution along with his take care of the Cowboys however settled for $40 million a 12 months, just a bit over the brand new cash paid final 12 months to Patrick Mahomes ($39.8 million a 12 months in new cash) and Deshaun Watson ($39 million a 12 months).

Welcome to the negotiation recreation within the NFL.

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