Wide receiver Pierre Garcon is reportedly getting a hefty payday from the San Francisco 49ers.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Garcon will join San Francisco and make $16 million in the first year of his deal.
When Pierre Garcon finalizes deal with 49ers, as expected, league sources believe he will make $16 million in first year.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 8, 2017
CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco noted that the Niners want Garcon as much for his off-field leadership as they do for his on-field exploits.
Pierre Garcon turns 31 in Aug. He’ll be expected to help build #49ers future with being a mentor for the expected draft pick(s) at WR, too. https://t.co/EIZw2bblvt
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) March 8, 2017
Garcon is actually coming off the second 1,000 yard receiving season of his career, having caught 79 passes for 1,041 yards in 2016. It was pretty clear he wouldn’t be returning to Washington. If he can put up similar numbers for san Francisco, they’ll likely be pleased with their investment.
