McKinnon and the 49ers agreed on Tuesday to a significantly reduced base salary for the 2020 season, lowering his pay from $6.5 million to $910,000. He has been the 49ers' lead carrier with Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman out, and has proved he still is an effective back when healthy. Takeaways from Shanahan’s press conference: Why Allen over Witherspoon? Since then, the 49ers offense has developed an identity. McKinnon has his own injury scare last week when he suffered bruised ribs. McKinnon’s deal turned out to be a one-year veteran minimum based on his years of service, which came out to $920,000, plus Jerick’s per-game roster bonuses of $250,000. Plus, the decision to bench Garoppolo and the continued offensive line woes, Garoppolo on his status moving forward: I guess we’ll just take it day-by-day, The 49ers quarterback said he hadn’t thought that far in advance yet, Dolphins humiliate 49ers in a 43-17 blowout. Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports. In 2019, McKinnon suffered a couple of setbacks during his rehab that prevented him from ever suiting up in a preseason game. Does he still have the same burst that made him a valuable asset out of the backfield? Golden Nuggets: The 49ers have lost as many games this year as they did in ‘19, You daily San Francisco 49ers links for Monday, October 12, 2020, 49ers Press Conferences & Conference Calls, NFL mock draft database 2016 - 49ers picks across the Internet, 2016 NFL calendar: League year, free agency, draft, salary cap deadlines. Now, his cap number in 2020 will be $2.9 million. It also gave McKinnon his third straight game with a rushing touchdown. In 2020, McKinnon will earn a base salary of $910,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,910,000. The 49ers signed the speedy McKinnon to a $30 million contract the following offseason, but a Jet tore his ACL eight days before the regular season started. If there was ever a time for him to shine, it’s now. Fantasy Football analysis: 49ers RBs Jerick McKinnon, Jeff Wilson. And our [coaches] are really good about putting our guys in space. The last time Jerick McKinnon played in a meaningful playoff game was January 1, 2018, where he ran for 40 yards on ten carries and had 11 receptions for 86 yards and caught a touchdown. McKinnon is the player Shanahan chose to build his offense around. Looking at his contract on Over the Cap, the 49ers … That's exactly what he did in a late touchdown run last Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now the 49ers running back is paying the price. Once training camp rolls around, all eyes will be on Jerick. Kyle loves taking free yards, so an easy six or seven yards is a no-brainer when you can get McKinnon on a linebacker; that’s if he doesn’t make you miss. If McKinnon can return to form, don’t be surprised if he’s in the top-five on the Niners in receptions. We should have a good idea of what McKinnon can do within a week or so of practices. McKinnon was originally scheduled to make $6.8 million. 2 QB, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Current Contract. He’s been working his tail off to get back, and hopefully, 2020 is the year Jerick can show his value. That doesn’t mean McKinnon won’t be involved; he just won’t be the centerpiece. However, he was back on the practice field on Thursday, and should be good to go this weekend. Jerick McKinnon signed a four year, $30 million contract with the 49ers on March 14, 2018. There were no winners on the field today. The remaining unamortized signing bonus money of $2 million from his original contract is spread out over this year and next year. McKinnon’s cap figure goes from $8.55 million to $2.91 million. How long does it take for the rust to shake off? Welcome to Niners Wire's European Union Experience. This is a player head coach Kyle … Without a restructure, cutting McKinnon would save the 49ers $4.5 million in cap space, with a $4 million dead cap hit. 49ers snap counts in Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins, Why 49ers left CB Brian Allen in vs. Dolphins, Watch: CJ Beathard hits Kendrick Bourne for touchdown, Watch: Kyle Juszczyk scores 1st rushing touchdown since 2016, 49ers roster moves: 2 players go on IR, WR Kevin White among 3 activated, WR Deebo Samuel passes COVID-19 protocols, still questionable vs. Dolphins, It may be on Jimmy Garoppolo to carry 49ers this season, Backup QB controversy: Nick Mullens out, CJ Beathard in as 49ers' No. McKinnon received $18 million in guarantees, $11.7 million of which is guaranteed at signing. NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported Saturday that McKinnon has been $9,857 for unnecessary roughness due to lowering his head to initiate contact with the opponent's helmet. McKinnon averaged 3.8 yards per carry on the ground that season but had 51 receptions for 421 yards and two touchdowns. “We’re pulling for Jerick, and it would be huge for us because we had a clear vision of what he could bring to us. Jerick McKinnon signed a 1 year, $1,160,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $1,160,000. The 49ers will have $2 million in dead money due to the proration in McKinnon’s contract from 2020. That hasn’t slowed the excitement for McKinnon. Just because Jerick McKinnon is an offensive player doesn't mean he can't be the one to initiate contact. San Francisco 49ers salary cap, contracts, bonus money, dead money, and cap savings for every player Today is running back Jerick McKinnon. #49ers’ RB Jerick McKinnon was fined $9,857 for unnecessary roughness for “lowering the head to initiate contact with the helmet” on this TD, per @TomPelissero pic.twitter.com/ZCiVDEO62o. Mar 19, 2020 at 2:34 PM • -- The San Francisco 49ers gained some salary-cap relief this week by restructuring the contract of running back Jerick McKinnon, who … Athlete: @JetMckinnon1 Position: Running Back Team: @49ers I’m always on some Go s*** with Jet. He’s back healthy at 110% pic.twitter.com/PW6GwqHwR1, 49ers 90-in-90: Now is your time to shine, Jerick. So here we are, two years later, without McKinnon playing any regular-season snaps. Especially as we see him healthy and working out. Tomorrow we’ll only have losers. 49ers are lacking an identity through five games. The NFL has fined running back Jerick McKinnon $9,857 for unnecessary roughness during the San Francisco 49ers' game last weekend against the … The 49ers agreed to restructure McKinnon’s contract on the first day of free agency. Just because Jerick McKinnon is an offensive player doesn't mean he can't be the one to initiate contact. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with San Francisco 49ers or NFL Properties LLC. 49ers is a registered trademark of the San Francisco 49ers LLC. That's exactly what he did in a late touchdown run last Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now the 49ers running back is paying the price. We thought he’d be excellent in terms of [being a receiver out of the backfield], really, a tough guy to match up within space. McKinnon now has 193 rushing yards and three touchdowns over four games, while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. No flag was thrown on the play. McKinnon was originally scheduled to make $6.8 million. McKinnon had 14 carries, a season high, last week for 38 yards and a touchdown. Mckinnon received a $2 million signing bonus and $5.5 million roster bonus. The touchdown was the 49ers' final points in their 25-20 Week 4 loss to the Eagles. Download and subscribe to the 49ers Talk Podcast, Report: McKinnon fined for play that was TD vs. Eagles, Eight reasons 49ers will beat Dolphins, end home skid in Week 5. Now, his cap number in 2020 will be $2.9 million. So that would be tremendous for us.”. No flag was thrown. McKinnon is coming into a better situation than he’s ever been in his professional career. San Francisco looks out-of-sync, especially on offense. Looking at his contract on Over the Cap, the 49ers would have $2 million in dead money and only save $910,000 this year if Jerick was released. Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers off-season roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). By: Kyle Madson. #49ers RB Jerick McKinnon was fined $9,857 for unnecessary roughness -- lowering the head to initiate contact with the helmet on his fourth-quarter touchdown last week against the #Eagles.