{"id":161289,"date":"2026-03-08T14:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T14:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=161289"},"modified":"2026-03-08T14:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T14:09:28","slug":"its-happening-49ers-lock-in-key-piece-around-brock-purdy-before-free-agency-with-17-million-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=161289","title":{"rendered":"IT\u2019S HAPPENING: 49ers lock in key piece around Brock Purdy before free agency with $17 million extension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The San Francisco 49ers are wasting no time in solidifying their roster for the upcoming 2026 season, especially around their star quarterback Brock Purdy, who recently inked a massive contract extension of his own. With free agency looming, the team has made a smart move to retain one of their most reliable contributors on the offensive side: kicker Eddy Pineiro.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter, Pineiro and the 49ers have agreed to a four-year, $17 million extension that includes $10 million in guaranteed money. The deal, negotiated by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, ensures Pineiro won\u2019t hit the open market this week. \u201cKicker Eddy Pineiro and the 49ers reached agreement today on a four-year, $17 million extension that includes $10 million guaranteed, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Pineiro is now off the market and will not become a free agent this week,\u201d Schefter posted on X (@adamschefter).<\/p>\n<p>This extension comes on the heels of a standout 2025 season for Pineiro, who proved to be a steady force in an offense quarterbacked by Purdy. Appearing in 14 games for San Francisco, Pineiro converted 34 of 38 extra-point attempts, boasting an impressive 89.5% success rate. His consistency helped the 49ers secure crucial wins, providing the finishing touch to drives orchestrated by Purdy and the high-powered offense.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE CALL: Eddy Pineiro wins it for the 49ers as time expires to give San Francisco a comeback, 16-15 win vs. Cardinals. The Niners are 3-0. <\/p>\n<p>Jake Moody would never! Eddy Dinero Pineiro! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZzBl8eK9P1\">pic.twitter.com\/ZzBl8eK9P1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chase_Senior\/status\/1969915342534168785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>But Pineiro\u2019s impact went beyond extra points. He was the most accurate field-goal kicker in the NFL last season, nailing 28 of 29 attempts for a league-leading 96.6% success rate. Those kicks translated to 84 points, alleviating any concerns about close games where the offense might stall. His longest field goal of the year\u2014a booming 59-yarder against the rival Los Angeles Rams\u2014showcased his leg strength and clutch performance under pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com\/licensed-image?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDvVymAYFmDYg9RU77IODMS1I4jk_P90syy3Kmm-d1nQLfR-9AKW2GLttvqJkm23RuIqf1AwXtx2sw45g\" \/><br \/>\nThe 49ers\u2019 decision to lock in Pineiro reflects their commitment to building a complete team around Purdy, who has emerged as one of the league\u2019s top young quarterbacks. With Purdy\u2019s extension already in place, securing a dependable specialist like Pineiro ensures the team can focus on other priorities, such as bolstering the defense or adding depth to the receiving corps.<\/p>\n<p>Financially, this is a life-changing deal for Pineiro. After earning $1.17 million in 2025, he\u2019ll see his salary jump to an average of $4.25 million per year starting in 2026. It\u2019s a well-deserved reward for a player who has bounced around the league but found a home in San Francisco, where his accuracy has been a quiet but vital asset.<\/p>\n<p>As the 49ers gear up for another playoff push, this move signals their intent to maintain continuity and avoid the uncertainties of free agency. Fans can breathe easier knowing that when Purdy leads the team down the field, Pineiro will be there to seal the deal. With training camp on the horizon, all eyes will be on how this roster evolves\u2014but for now, it\u2019s happening: the 49ers are locking in the pieces for success.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The San Francisco 49ers are wasting no time in solidifying their roster for the upcoming 2026 season, especially around their star quarterback Brock Purdy, who recently inked&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":161294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-161289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>IT\u2019S HAPPENING: 49ers lock in key piece around Brock Purdy before free agency with $17 million extension - 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