49ers Offered Brock Wright $12 Million Over 3 Years
The 49ers signed restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright from the Lions to an offer sheet, although details were lacking when the story originally broke.
Now that some information is available. But not a lot.
It’s a three-year, $12 million deal, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. But at this point, no information regarding the structure is available. What is the guaranteed amount when signing? How much cash flow is there? Cap figures?
The level of the commitment that the contract imposes is the key question. Knowing what the 49ers are willing to provide is crucial since it will determine what the Lions will also give. if they coincide.
The Lions are need to make a decision within five days. We’ll watch and see whether they do.
Wright has been extended a one-year, $2.985 million tender by the Lions. They are required to match, but if they don’t, the 49ers won’t pay them.
