Niners Nation · Dec 10, 2016
What does Vance McDonald extension mean for 2017 NFL Draft?
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday that tight end Vance McDonald had signed a five-year contract extension that locks him up through 2021. Earlier this year, Garrett Celek signed a four-year extension that locked him up through 2019. That followed the team spending a fourth round pick on quarterback turned tight end Blake Bell in the 2015 NFL Draft. His rookie contract locks him up through 2018.
With three tight ends signed through at least 2018, the team conceivably could decide they’re set at the position. You can never have enough talent at any position, but does the McDonald extension potentially preclude any significant investment in the tight end position this offseason?
