Zach Thomas

San Francisco 49ers, Tackle
Age: 27y-9m-24d (May 26, 1998)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: San Diego State
Drafted: Round 6 (#186 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Mark Humenik, Andy Kabat, Shannon Polk (IHC Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,145,000

2026 Cash

$1,145,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Zach Thomas signed a 1 year, $1,145,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $1,145,000. In 2026, Thomas will earn a base salary of $1,145,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,145,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,145,000
Average Salary:
$1,145,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 28 $1,145,000 0.38% $1,145,000 $1,145,000 -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 28 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 0.38% -
2027 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 28 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $1,145,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Extension

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $985,000
Average Salary:
$985,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
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2022-2023 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,575,000
Average Salary:
$787,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / ERFA
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2022-2025 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,851,652
Average Salary:
$962,913
Signing Bonus:
$191,652
GTD at Sign:
$191,652
Total GTD:
$191,652
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$2,532,441

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$313,336
$115,000
$191,652
$115,000
$191,652
$115,000
$191,652
$313,336
$428,336
$619,988
$734,988
$926,640
$1,041,640
$1,233,292
2023 25
Reserve
Retained
$72,000
$48,333
$1,305,292
$1,353,625
2024 26
Reserve
Retained
$492,498
$492,498
$1,846,123
$2,338,621
2025 27
Retained
Retained
$158,820
$35,000
$2,497,441
$2,532,441
Total      
$2,532,441
$2,497,441
$2,532,441
2026 28
Active
$1,145,000
Total
$3,677,441

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $433,669 - - - - - $433,669
1 $345,000 $574,956 - - - - $919,956
2 $492,498 $100,000 - - $58,820 - $651,318
1 $492,498 - - - - - $492,498
1 $35,000 - - - - - $35,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$313,336
$115,000
$115,000
$115,000
$191,652
$191,652
$191,652
$313,336
$115,000
$191,652
$115,000
$191,652
$115,000
$191,652
$313,336
$428,336
$619,988
$734,988
$926,640
$1,041,640
$1,233,292
2023
25
$72,000
$48,333
$72,000
$48,333
$1,305,292
$1,353,625
2024
26
$492,498
$492,498
$492,498
$492,498
$1,846,123
$2,338,621
2025
27
$35,000
$100,000
$58,820
$158,820
$35,000
$2,497,441
$2,532,441
Total
$1,798,665
$674,956
$58,820
$2,532,441
$2,497,441
$2,532,441
2026
28
$1,145,000
$1,145,000
Total
$2,943,665
$674,956
$58,820
$3,677,441

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $433,669 - - - - - $433,669
1 $345,000 $574,956 - - - - $919,956
2 $492,498 $100,000 - - $58,820 - $651,318
1 $492,498 - - - - - $492,498
1 $35,000 - - - - - $35,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2024 HOU 18 - 18 Illness
  • Jan 21, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Dec 16, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
  • Aug 26, 2025 Waived by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 12, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 06, 2024 Claimed off waivers by Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 05, 2024 Waived by New England (NE)
  • Aug 28, 2024 Claimed off waivers by New England (NE)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Jan 16, 2024 Signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Nov 28, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Nov 25, 2023 Waived by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Sep 02, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 31, 2022 Waived by Chicago (CHI)
  • May 16, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.85 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 6 (#186 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps%
2024 HOU 14 0 101 9.13
2023 LAR 3 0 35 3.05
2022 LAR 1 0 1 0.10
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