49ers make move ahead of free agency by extending young starter McKivitz
SANTA CLARA — Right tackle Colton McKivitz’s first full season as a 49ers’ starter has earned him an extension. McKivitz agreed to a one-year, $7 million extension with 65-percent of that fully guaranteed, according to his agency, AMDG Sports. While next week’s free agency might still lure more offensive linemen to the reigning NFC champions, the 49ers have been pro-McKivitz for over a year, and he acquitted himself well last season as Mike McGlinchey’s replacement at right tackle. McKivitz had one year remaining on his contract, at a 2024 base salary of $2.5 million. The 49ers have yet to confirm McKivitz’s deal or any other contract moves ahead of Wednesday’s start to the new league year, and the first day that free agents can be signed from other teams. Negotiations with free agents can begin Monday at 9 a.m. PT. Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | 49ers face significant questions with their own free agents — beyond Jennings San Francisco 49ers | Will 49ers make one last huge free agency swing before salary cap tightens? San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The 49ers, Giants get the