The San Francisco 49ers and tight end Jake Tonges have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract extension, according to a report from The Insiders. The agreement comes just ahead of the league's Restricted Free Agent (RFA) tender deadline, ensuring the tight end remains in the Bay Area.
The new deal is worth a total of $8 million over the two-year span. Crucially for Tonges, the contract includes $5.5 million in fully guaranteed money. The negotiations were handled and finalized by agent Steve Caric, per the report.
By reaching this agreement now, the 49ers avoid the RFA tender process, which would have required them to place a specific draft-pick compensation level on the player. Instead, they secure Tonges on a multi-year deal that provides cost certainty for the team and significant financial security for the athlete. Tonges has carved out a role in the San Francisco offense, and this contract reinforces his position on the roster through the next two seasons.
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