The 49ers now have all four of their starting linebackers under contract through at least 2015.
NaVorro Bowman’s deal reportedly worth $45 million
Ezra ShawSan Francisco avoided salary cap issues by paying much of the money out in bonuses. So Bowman will have to stay healthy -- and effective -- for the next five years to get his full pay. David Fucillo at Niners Nation considers the deal to be a win-win. Click here to get his take and to see the full terms of the contract.
Bowman and the rest of the 49ers’ linebacker corps are locked into long-term contracts. Aldon Smith’s rookie contract locks him up through 2014, while Patrick Willis and Ahmad Brooks are signed through 2016 and 2017.
Read Article >49ers ink LB Bowman to five-year extension
Ezra ShawThrough 11 games on the 2012 campaign, the 24-year-old Bowman has amassed 100 tackles (68 solo), assisted on 33 tackles and added two sacks and one interception for the vaunted 49ers defense. The 6’0 linebacker out of Penn State was the 91st selection in the 2010 NFL Draft.
UPDATE: Albert Breer of the NFL Network is reporting the deal to be worth $45.25 million over five years. Bowman will receive $25.5 million guaranteed.
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