The 49ers have announced that they have signed TE Vernon Davis to a five-year contract extension. The deal is reportedly worth $37 million which includes $23 million in guarantees. If these contract numbers are correct, this contract will make Davis the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
2009 was a big year for Vernon Davis who emerged as one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Quite the turnaround for the former Maryland Terrapin who was kicked off the field the year before by interim head coach (at the time) Mike Singletary.
Prior to the 2009 season, Vernon Davis was made a captain by head coach Mike Singletary which at the time was a questionable move based on what happen the previous year. It turned out to be a good move as Davis ended the season with 13 touchdown catches which tied Antonio Gates NFL record. Davis led the 49ers in receiving with 78 catches for 965 yards as well as making his first Pro Bowl. At this point of his career he is considered by many as one of the best tight ends in the NFL. and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season he was likely going to get a big payday.
Davis is the second of their young stars to be extended as the 49ers recently extended middle linebacker and defensive captain Patrick Willis to a five-year extension. The Niners have ten more players that contracts will expire at the end of the season including quarterback Alex Smith and safety Dashon Goldson. The 49ers will likely not work on an extension for Smith until after the season based on how he performs. Goldson appears to be a up and coming star and recently signed on with Drew Rosenhaus in an effort to make sure he gets paid.
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