The 49ers are closing in on their third big-time contract extension of the offseason.
Having avoided long drawn out sagas with George Kittle and, more crucially, Brock Purdy, the 49ers are reported by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan to be very close to finalizing an extension with All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner.
Warner still has two years remaining on his current deal, but an extension would be justified reward for a player who has long since been the gold standard at the position. Not only would an extension serve as recognition for his plentiful past accomplishments, it would also be a show of faith in Warner continuing his remarkable level of consistency into his 30s — Warner will turn 29 in November.