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49ers Secure Fred Warner with Record $63M Extension

The All-Pro linebacker becomes the NFL's highest-paid at his position, marking the team's third major offseason extension.

FILE: George Kittle (left) and Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers look on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Oct. 10, 2024, in Seattle.
49ers QB Brock Purdy celebrates his 10-yard touchdown run against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Fred Warner agreed to a three-year, $63 million extension with $56.7 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid linebacker at $21 million annually.
  • This extension restructures Warner’s 2025 and 2026 cap hits, providing the 49ers with short-term salary cap relief while securing him through 2029.
  • Warner joins quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle as the third cornerstone player to sign a major extension this offseason.
  • The linebacker has been a consistent leader for the 49ers, earning four first-team All-Pro honors and accumulating 897 tackles over seven seasons.
  • The early contract resolutions reflect a strategic shift by the 49ers to maintain roster stability and avoid offseason contract disputes.