The San Francisco 49ers are rewriting the playbook on team contract negotiations, and honestly? We’re here for it.

In a move that screams “we’ve learned from our mistakes,” the team has swiftly secured extensions for key players before Memorial Day, breaking their notorious pattern of dragging out contract talks into training camp season.

Bye Bye, Contract Drama

Remember those painful summers of endless negotiations and player holdouts? Apparently, the 49ers front office does too. This year, they’ve smoothly locked down star linebacker Fred Warner with a jaw-dropping three-year, $63 million extension that makes him the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL. Not too shabby.

Fast and Furious Negotiations

The team has been on a contract signing spree, rapidly extending George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy with minimal drama. Compared to previous years, where negotiations with players like Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk stretched painfully long, this year feels like a strategic masterclass.

The New Game Plan

What changed? It seems the 49ers have finally embraced a proactive approach to player contracts. By handling extensions earlier and more transparently, they’re creating a workplace environment that says, “We value you” without the prolonged tension.

Now, all that’s left is for fans to eagerly await training camp, contract-drama-free and ready for some football.