The 49ers’ offseason has been one of the most intriguing in the NFL so far. With roster turnover, the departure of established veterans, and the front office working to trim the cap, the goal has become clear: keep the core pieces that are key to Kyle Shanahan’s system and inject youth into the rest of the roster.
The latest move came with the extension of quarterback Brock Purdy. On Friday, the franchise signed him to a new five-year, $265 million deal, and insider Dianna Russini indicated this might not be the last extension we see from the 49ers before the season kicks off.
Fred Warner Expected To Sign Extension Soon
In previous years, the offseason landscape in San Francisco was chaotic. John Lynch faced frequent criticism for taking too long to finalize deals with key players, often straining relationships in the process.
In 2022, Deebo Samuel went as far as requesting a trade; in 2023, Nick Bosa didn’t reach a deal until the week of the season opener; and in 2024, Brandon Aiyuk was all but written off due to the tension before finally agreeing to an extension.
But things were different in 2025. Lynch stated that the team had already made up its mind to extend Purdy during the course of last season, and that it was a matter of when, not if. Purdy even reported to OTAs without a new contract in place, showing the strength of his relationship with the front office — and soon after, the deal got done.
A few weeks ago, Russini reported that Fred Warner is considered a cornerstone for the 49ers, adding that it was hard to imagine San Francisco not making him the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL. Now, following Purdy’s extension, the insider posted a simple hourglass emoji, hinting that Warner’s deal may be coming soon.
Fred Warner is a cornerstone 49er.
I expect San Francisco to pay him accordingly ⤵️https://t.co/tQugXdC1o4 pic.twitter.com/asGbwg7Sqx
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini)
Alongside Purdy, San Francisco also extended George Kittle this offseason, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, surpassing Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals, who also signed a new deal this cycle.
The strategy has been clear: keep the players who best embody the team’s culture and still produce at a high level. The trio of Purdy, Kittle, and Warner is a perfect example of that approach.
Heading into the upcoming season, San Francisco’s motivation couldn’t be higher. The 49ers will have the easiest schedule in the league based on their opponents’ 2024 records, they’re now a full year removed from the heartbreak of their Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and perhaps the biggest incentive of all — Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Under Shanahan, the team has come painfully close multiple times, reaching the big game twice and falling just minutes short of lifting the trophy.
While some might argue their best shot has already passed, the 49ers’ offseason overhaul suggests they’re far from giving up on the dream of finally capturing that elusive sixth Super Bowl title.