Just before free agency begins, the 49ers lock in Eddy Pineiro to a four-year deal.
The San Francisco 49ers have taken another step toward stabilizing their special teams unit, agreeing to a long-term extension with kicker Eddy Piñeiro.
The veteran kicker has signed a four-year, $17 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed, ensuring he will remain in San Francisco for the foreseeable future.
Piñeiro’s new contract comes after a standout 2025 season in which he provided much-needed consistency at a position that had been unsettled early in the year.
The 30-year-old joined the team following a difficult Week 1 outing from former kicker Jake Moody, which forced the 49ers to look for a reliable replacement. Piñeiro quickly answered the call.
In his first season with San Francisco, Piñeiro converted 28 of his 29 field goal attempts, delivering one of the most accurate kicking performances in the league.
His lone miss came on a difficult 64-yard attempt at the end of the first half in Week 16, meaning he was essentially flawless in realistic scoring situations.
His longest successful kick of the year traveled 59 yards, showcasing both his leg strength and reliability under pressure.
The extension continues a busy stretch for the 49ers’ special teams unit. Earlier in the week, the team reached a deal with veteran long snapper Jon Weeks, locking him in as well.
With Piñeiro now signed, two of the team’s three key specialists are secured heading into the upcoming season.
Despite the strong deal for Piñeiro, the contract remains relatively modest compared to some of the league’s top-paid kickers.
The $17 million total value places him among the higher-paid players at the position, while his annual average still ranks in the middle tier across the NFL.
From the 49ers’ perspective, the agreement offers both affordability and long-term stability.
Piñeiro’s track record suggests his 2025 success was not a fluke. Before arriving in San Francisco, he spent time with several teams around the league, including the Carolina Panthers.
During his tenure there, he missed only four kicks in each of the previous two seasons and just two attempts in 2022.
That level of consistency helped establish him as a dependable option when the 49ers needed one.
With Piñeiro locked in, the only remaining question on special teams surrounds punter Thomas Morstead, who is still headed toward free agency.
The 49ers could look to bring him back for another season or explore other options at the position.
Regardless of what happens next, San Francisco has already accomplished an important goal this offseason: ensuring that the kicking position is no longer a concern.
After Piñeiro’s nearly perfect 2025 campaign, the 49ers now have their answer at kicker for the next four years.