It’s the big signing of the week. The 49ers have just extended one of the centerpieces of the defense, linebacker Fred Warner. The 2020 defense and All Pro captain will become the league’s highest-paid indoor linebacker, with a $ 95 million extension over 5 years.
It was the journalist Mike Garafolo who confirmed the information, specifying that he therefore exceeds Bobby Wagner and his annual 18 million. Since his draft in 2018, Warner has multiplied the successful seasons. The 50th in the top 50 of the editorial team had a great season in 2020: 125 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 sack, 6 defended passes and 1 forced fumble.
What the stats don’t say is that he’s also a pass cover monster, and his impact isn’t limited to midfield, he has a rare ability to follow his player into remote areas of the pitch. .
Great news for the player and the franchise, and Warner will be essential to appear well in a competitive division in 2021.
The #49ers and LB Fred Warner have reached agreement on a five-year extension worth more than $95 million with $40.5 million in guarantees, source says. The first-team All Pro is now the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 21, 2021
