49ers star Fred Warner has become the league’s highest paid inside 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 at his position. The former BYU standout also signed a five-year, $95million deal in 2021.

Roquan Smith had been the league’s highest-paid inside linebacker after signing a five-year, $100million extension with the Ravens in 2023. 

Warner is a four-time All-Pro and has spent his entire career in San Francisco since being drafted by the team in 2018.

Despite a down year for the 49ers in 2024, he had another impressive season as he racked up 131 tackles, five tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and two interceptions. 

Fred Warner has become the league’s highest-paid linebacker for a second time

Warner and his wife, Sydney, are seen at the DraftKings and Sports Illustrated All-Star Party

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