49ers Sign Garoppolo To Massive 5-Year Deal
SANTA CLARA (CBS13) - The 49ers have locked away their franchise quarterback.
According to a source close to the team, San Francisco signed Jimmy Garoppolo to contract in the range of $137 million on Thursday. The deal is for five years and reportedly includes $74 million in guarantees.
Now signed to a longterm deal with the @49ers, and undefeated as an NFL starting QB ...@JimmyG_10's Top 10 Plays of 2017! https://t.co/CDyvcIwEUw
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2018
Garoppolo's reported deal makes him the highest-paid player in terms of average annual salary in the NFL.
San Francisco acquired Garoppolo from the New England Patriots in a mid-season trade. The 49ers gave up only a second-round pick for Garoppolo.
Garoppolo took over at starting quarterback in Week 13 and won five straight games.