A multi-year contract was the only roadblock in the 49ers’ acquisition of edge rusher Dee Ford in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported the two sides have agreed on a five-year deal worth $87.5 million.
The $17.5 million average annual value would make Ford the third-highest paid linebacker in the league behind Khalil Mack and Von Miller. It puts him just ahead of CJ Mosley who agreed to a $17 million-per-year contract with the Jets on Tuesday.
That number also comes in well above the $15.4 million Ford would’ve made on the franchise tag with the Chiefs this season.
As always, it’s important to see the entirety of the contract details to get the full scope of the deal’s impact. However, the important thing is the two sides are nearing a deal, which means the trade will go through once the new league year opens Wednesday at 1:00 PM PT.
