Report: Warner, 49ers agree to massive five-year extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The 49ers checked one of their offseason's most important boxes Wednesday when they agreed to a five-year contract extension with linebacker Fred Warner, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, citing sources.
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The contract extension will is worth $95 million with $40.5 million in guarantees, NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reported. The deal will tie the 24-year-old linebacker to the 49ers through 2026.
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Warner was named first-team All-Pro this past season after notching 125 combined tackles and two interceptions in the 2020 season. The deal makes Warner the highest-paid linebacker in football.
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Locking up Warner was at the top of the 49ers' priority list. Now, they can turn their attention to signing rookie quarterback Trey Lance before training camp kicks off.