Per Tom Pelissero’s reporting, the Falcons have agreed to terms with Bradley Pinion for a single season.
Pinion, now 28 years old, was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2015 draft out of Clemson.
After completing the terms of his four-year rookie contract with the 49ers, he was eligible to test the open market for the first time in his NFL career when he agreed to terms with the Buccaneers in an $11 million contract over the course of four years.
He was entering the final year of his contract and was due to earn a basic salary of $2.9 million in 2022 before Tampa Bay Buccaneers released him last week.
Pinion played for the Buccaneers in all 17 games during the 2021 season. He had a punting average of 42.5 yards on 56 attempts, with two touchbacks, 23 kicks put inside the 20, and a long punt of 65 yards. Pinion also had a long punt of 65 yards.
How Much Does Bradley Pinion Make?
Bradley Pinion makes an average of $1.5 million per year. Pinion will make $1,120,000 in base salary, $210,000 in signing bonus, and $150,000 in roster bonus in 2022, with a cap hit of $1,480,000 and a dead cap value of $210,000.