San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel made headlines during the 2024 NFC Championship Game. The team has spared no expense in building a Super Bowl contending roster over the years. Interestingly, some of Kyle Shanahan’s most high-profile stars are not among the highest-paid players on the roster for the 2024 Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The biggest bargain on the San Francisco roster is quarterback Brock Purdy, who is still playing on his rookie deal and earned a modest $870,000 this season. Christian McCaffrey, the newly-crowned NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and George Kittle, the First-Team All-Pro tight end, are also not among the top five highest-paid players.
According to Spotrac, here are the top five highest-paid 49ers playing in the 2024 Super Bowl. Nick Bosa, the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, leads the list. He signed a five-year/$170 million contract extension before the start of the 2023 season. Bosa recorded 10.5 sacks this season, leading the 49ers in that category.
The highest-paid offensive player on the 49ers’ roster for the 2024 Super Bowl is wide receiver Deebo Samuel. He signed a three-year/$71.55 million extension before the 2022 campaign. Samuel had an impressive season with 60 catches for 892 yards and seven touchdowns. He also contributed 225 rushing yards and five scores on the ground.
TRENT WILLIAMS TRADE: From Washington to San Francisco
In a shocking move, left tackle Trent Williams, who was drafted by the Washington Commanders in 2010, has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers. This comes a decade after Williams was selected as the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Williams, who battled a rare form of cancer and missed the entire 2019 season, has made an incredible comeback. He recently earned his eighth Pro Bowl trip and signed a lucrative six-year/$138 million contract extension in 2021. With three consecutive First-Team All-Pro selections, Williams is proving to be a force to be reckoned with.
JAVON HARGRAVE SIGNS WITH THE 49ERS
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has joined the San Francisco 49ers after spending four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hargrave secured a four-year/$84 million contract during the 2023 offseason. In his first season with the 49ers, Hargrave made a significant impact with 44 total tackles, 14 quarterback hits, 7.0 sacks, and two passes defended. This outstanding performance earned him his second Pro Bowl selection.
FRED WARNER’S CONTRACT EXTENSION
Linebacker Fred Warner has been rewarded for his exceptional performance in San Francisco. After being named First-Team All-Pro in 2020, Warner signed a five-year/$95.225 million contract extension ahead of the 2021 season. Warner has been a standout player for the 49ers, leading the team in total tackles with 132 and recording a career-high of four interceptions. His outstanding contributions earned him his third First-Team All-Pro selection and placed him sixth in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Luke Norris – Reporting on the NFL
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