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The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year $10 million contract extension with Eddie Pineiro on Saturday afternoon. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this.
This deal feels like a steal for Pinerio and the 49ers. He missed only one field goal attempt last year. He joined the organization in Week Two last season, replacing Jake Moody. The kicker immediately made an impact, converting 28-of-29 field goals, making 96.9% of his kicks. That was tied for the best percentage in the league. He also set a 49ers franchise record by making his first 15 consecutive field goal attempts.
Before this time with the 49ers, he spent the 2022-2024 seasons with the Carolina Panthers. His best season with the Panthers organization came in 2022. The kicker made 33-of-35 field goals for a 94.3% field-goal percentage. He made 30-of-32 extra points that year. A 54-yard kick was the longest of his season.
Now, he is sent to rejoin the 49ers for several seasons on what could be considered a team-friendly deal.
Kicker Eddy Pineiro and the 49ers reached agreement today on a four-year, $17 million extension that includes $10 million guaranteed, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Pineiro is now off the market and will not become a free agent this week. pic.twitter.com/Y5dGhz0sO2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2026
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Pinero began his career with the then-Oakland Raiders. He signed as an undrafted free agent and was with the organization in 2018. Kicker was able to find the home of the Chicago Bears in 2019, where he was able to play his first full active season. His skill set was evident that year, as he made 23-of-28 field goals. His tenure with the Bears did not last long, as he was with the New York Jets for the 2021 season. He went 8-for-8 on his field goals, fully establishing himself as a productive kicker.
A Stabilizing Force For the San Francisco 49ers
Now, Pinerio will look to continue his run with the San Francisco 49ers. He averaged 8.4 points per contest last season and was a valuable piece for the 49ers.
Jake Moody’s struggles allowed Pinero to take the reins. Moody struggled against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. He missed a 27-yard field goal and also had a 36-yard attempt blocked. Moody’s struggles were not necessarily a single-season problem. He also struggled in 2024, when he had a 70.6% field goal conversion rate.
The latter has found stability elsewhere in the NFL. He recently signed a one-year extension with the Washington Commanders on March 6. He made 10-of-11 field goals over the course of six games, after Washington signed him off the Chicago Bears practice squad.
49ers Have Found Kicking Stability
In any event, the 49ers have now found stability at the kicker position after early struggles last season. Pinero has been solid throughout his career, recording 139-of-155 field goals in his career. He has a career field-goal percentage of 89.7%.
On top of this, he has been reliable on extra points. The kicker has gone 150-of-164 on extra points. He has accumulated 150 points in total. The 49ers did more than re-sign a productive kicker. They were able to retain the veteran’s experience at the position. Special teams is an important facet of the game. Now, the 49ers will have consistency in what is a tight NFC West division.
This offseason is set to be a busy one, and the 49ers locked down a key piece of their team.