49ers star Fred Warner has become the league’s highest paid linebacker after agreeing to a huge new extension with the team.
According to multiple reports, the 28-year-old will sign a three-year, $63million deal to remain in San Francisco, with over $56million guaranteed.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, this is actually the second time that Warner has received a contract which made him the league’s highest-paid linebacker. The former BYU standout also signed a five-year, $95million deal in 2021.
Warner is a four-time All-Pro and has spent his entire career in San Francisco since being drafted by the team in 2018.
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