Former 49er linebacker Chris Borland repaying 49ers part of bonus

[Auggie]

Chris Borland, who sent shockwaves through the NFL with his retirement last week after one season with the San Francisco 49ers due to fears of future brain injuries, told CBS News' "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning that he was giving back part of his signing bonus.

Borland, 24, made the comment after he was asked if he had any buyer's remorse.

"Absolutely not. To play one year, it's not a cash grab as I've been accused of. I'm paying back three-fourths of my signing bonus. I'm only taking the money I've earned," he said.

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Borland, as a third-round draft pick last year, had a four-year contract that included a signing bonus of $617,436. Three-quarters of that bonus would be $463,077 and Borland paying it back would give the 49ers a bit of a bump in their salary cap space.

FULL STORY: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12537300/chris-borland-paying-san-francisco-49ers-back-3-4-bonus

Link says 49ers had just under $14.82 million in salary cap space (per ESPN Stats & Info), not including the Borland refund.

[ProfessorGAC]

1. Certainly Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is

Gotta give him that, for sure. He has to do what he has to do, and he's even this much a stand up guy.

Nothing to criticize at all. He didn't take the money and run.