San Francisco 49ers, Fred Warner Agree On Three-Year Contract Extension
May 19, 2025, 5:18 PM
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 24: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers interacts with the crowd before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO – Former BYU Cougar Fred Warner just became the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL. Again.
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter broke the news on Monday that Warner and the San Francisco 49ers had come to terms on a three-year, $63 million contract extension.
ESPN Sources: Four-time All-Pro LB Fred Warner and the 49ers reached agreement on a three-year, $63 million contract extension that includes over $56 million in guaranteed money that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid linebacker. It marks the second time in his seven-year NFL… pic.twitter.com/L4GHK7h4Vy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 19, 2025
In seven years as a pro, Warner has become the highest-paid player at his position twice — and for good reason.
Last season, he posted 131 total tackles (76 solo), one sack, four forced fumbles, seven pass breakups, and two interceptions, with one being a pick-six.
Warner was named First-Team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler, the fourth time he’s received each accolade.
The #49ers have been busy this offseason, securing some of their core players for the future 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/ME8ggZjFZD
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) May 19, 2025
This offseason, San Francisco has been handing out extensions like candy on Halloween. Quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle also received paydays in the Bay Area.
Warner is one of the best—if not the best—defensive players in the NFL, so his extension makes sense. However, the 49ers now find themselves in an interesting position moving forward.
Plagued by injuries, San Francisco missed the playoffs with a 6-11 record in 2024. Heading into 2025, more than 70 percent of their cap space is tied up in just seven players.
About Fred Warner
Before his time in the NFL, the San Marcos, California native played at BYU from 2014-17.
During his four seasons in Provo, the linebacker recorded 264 total tackles, 158 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, seven interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and two touchdowns.
Warner was selected by the Niners with the No. 70 overall pick during the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
In 2022, Warner had 130 total tackles, 79 solo tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and 10 pass breakups in 17 regular season games.
Last year, the All-Pro linebacker posted 132 total tackles, 82 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, four interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.
Let’s dominate 😤 pic.twitter.com/e874uVILR6
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 10, 2024
During his seven seasons in the league, Warner has recorded 766 total tackles, 493 solo tackles, 9 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, eight interceptions, 46 pass breakups, and one touchdown.
During his career in the postseason, Warner has posted 97 total tackles, 64 solo tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and five pass breakups in 12 playoff games.
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