Fred Warner will be ready to go when his San Francisco 49ers begin the 2025 season against the Seattle Seahawks, on Sept. 7 at 4:05 p.m. ET. Warner hit the gridiron for 17 games, delivering 1.0 sack to go with 5.0 TFL, 131 tackles, and two interceptions.

The $63 million deal not only gives the star linebacker a solid deal until the end of the 2029 season, but it also makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history. The deal provides a guaranteed $56 million and is Warner’s third extension with the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and linebacker Fred Warner have both gotten big paydays recently. Warner had a hilarious response when asked what he thinks the notoriously humble Purdy will buy after landing a huge contract.

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of talented players on their roster, but three stand above the rest and are being recognized for their abilities.

The San Francisco 49ers continue to solidify their core, signing star linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid off-ball l

Fred Warner just became the first off-ball linebacker to break the $20 million-per-year barrier. The San Francisco 49ers and Warner have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract extension averaging $21 million per year with $56.