The San Francisco 49ers have reached agreement on a four-year contract extension with kicker Eddy Piñeiro, securing their specialist for the foreseeable future. The deal is worth a total of $17 million and includes $10 million in guaranteed money, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, who relayed the terms to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
By completing a multi-year extension, the 49ers are making a clear commitment to continuity in their kicking game. While financial specifics beyond the total value and guarantees were not disclosed, a four-year term indicates the organization views Piñeiro as a long-term solution at the position. For Piñeiro, the guarantees provide significant security at a role in which job stability around the league can be uncertain.
Kickers have taken on an increasingly pivotal role in game outcomes, with teams placing a premium on reliability from distance and under pressure. A multi-year agreement suggests San Francisco is satisfied with Piñeiro’s performance, consistency, and work within the team’s special-teams unit, and is choosing to keep that operation stable rather than re-enter the market at a position that often sees annual turnover.
From the team’s perspective, the extension also helps clarify future roster planning and salary commitments on special teams. Locking in a veteran kicker allows the front office and coaching staff to focus on other areas of the roster while maintaining trust in their late-game and long-range kicking options. It also removes the uncertainty that can come with short-term contracts or year-to-year competition at the position.
For Piñeiro, the agreement represents an endorsement of his role and performance and reflects the confidence the 49ers have in his ability to handle key moments throughout the season. With the extension in place, both sides can turn their attention fully to preparation on the field, with San Francisco having secured one of its key specialists on a long-term basis.
