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The San Francisco 49ers and linebacker Fred Warner agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract extension Monday. The deal is a victory for an organization that endured brutal contract negotiations last offseason.
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Following the extension with Warner, the 49ers have secured the linebacker, tight end George Kittle, and quarterback Brock Purdy for the coming seasons.
The 49ers signed Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million extension. San Francisco inked a five-year, $265 million deal with Purdy over the weekend.
Warner's deal makes him the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL. He will receive $56.7M in guaranteed money.
All three 49ers stars were picked in the third round of the draft or later, but have each emerged as key faces of the franchise.
Warner has led the team in tackles every season since being drafted by San Francisco in 2018. While Warner's performance in 2024 wasn't as impressive as seasons prior, the linebacker played through a broken ankle after sustaining the injury in Week 4.
Despite being injured, Warner was one of six 49ers who started all 17 games last season.
In 2024, Kittle ranked third among tight ends in receiving yards (1,106), tied for second in touchdowns (8), and led tight ends in yards per reception (14.2). He also continued to be a key blocker in the 49ers' rushing attack.
As for Purdy, he is now one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, receiving $53 million per year. The 25-year-old went from Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 draft to reaching a landmark deal with the 49ers.
Purdy is now the wealthiest player in franchise history. The 49ers picked up the Iowa State product as a third-string option, behind Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Injuries to both Lance and Garoppolo paved the way for Purdy's breakout performance.
Last season, Purdy finished 10th in the NFL with 3,864 passing yards despite missing two starts due to injury.
In recent offseasons, the 49ers have dealt with looming contract negotiations from Nick Bosa to Brandon Aiyuk to Trent Williams. The drama seemingly played a role in the team's nightmarish season in 2024, as the signing saga kept things in limbo for the 49ers.
After missing the playoffs and finishing the season 6-11, the 49ers parted ways with a number of veterans in free agency. Nevertheless, San Francisco has locked in three of its biggest stars for the coming seasons.
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