According to a report by well-known reporter Chefert of "ESPN" on the 20th, the San Francisco 49ers of Major Football League (NFL) reached a three-year contract extension of 63 million US dollars (about 450 million yuan) with the star lineback Fred Warner, with an average annual salary of 21 million US dollars, and also made him return to the NFL's highest-paid pure linebacker (off-ball linebacker, Mainly responsible for guarding the area).
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The 49ers recently completed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension for star near end forward George Kittle, and three days ago tied up star quarterback Brock Purdy for the team's most five-year $265 million. Sources noted that the contract adds $56 million in guaranteed pay.
Werner signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the 49ers in 2021, and according to the original contract content, Werner is expected to eat $29.17 million and $26.71 million in salary space this year and 2026 season, respectively, which are the top two fullbacks in the league, but after this contract extension, these expectations will be significantly reduced.
The 28-year-old was selected by 49 with the 70th pick in the third round of the 2018 draft, and was selected to four Pro Cups and four First Team of the Year in his seven-year career, making him one of the best all-line defenders in the league. He was named to the No. 1 team last season for the third year in a row, but he made it through the last 13 regular season games with a slight fractured ankle, thankfully he didn't need to go under the knife, and he said he was in good shape during off-season training.