The San Francisco 49ers got some financial help from three veterans in locking up NaVorro Bowman to a contract extension this week.
CSNBayArea.com reported Friday that tight end Vernon Davis, cornerback Carlos Rogers and defensive lineman Ray McDonald restructured their deals to create the cap room to grant Bowman a $7.5 million signing bonus.
The team agreed to terms with NaVorro Bowman on a five-year extension through the 2018 season on Tuesday. NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Bowman will earn $45.25 million with $25.5 million guaranteed over the life of the contract.
Davis, Rogers and McDonald helped seal the deal, clearing $2.5 million in cap space, the framework of their deals remain the same, the change is when the money handed out. Source: NFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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