49ers Tender $1.075 Million Deal to OL Austen Pleasants

Exclusive-rights free agent offensive lineman re-signs with San Francisco

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The San Francisco 49ers have extended a one-year, $1.075 million tender to exclusive-rights free agent offensive lineman Austen Pleasants, according to reports. Pleasants, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020, has spent time on the practice squads of several teams before joining the 49ers late in the 2024 season.

Why it matters

Retaining Pleasants provides depth and experience along the 49ers' offensive line, which is a critical part of the team's success. As an exclusive-rights free agent, the 49ers have the right to match any offer Pleasants receives from another team, ensuring they can keep a player they've developed on their roster.

The details

Pleasants appeared in 15 games for the 49ers in 2025, making one start and playing 125 offensive snaps. He was credited with allowing one sack and committing zero penalties. Over his NFL career, Pleasants has appeared in 20 games, with the 2025 season being his most significant playing time.

  • Pleasants joined the 49ers late in the 2024 season.
  • Pleasants re-signed with the 49ers ahead of the 2025 season.
  • During the 2025 season, Pleasants appeared in 15 games for the 49ers and made one start.

The players

Austen Pleasants

An offensive lineman who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and has spent time on the practice squads of several teams before joining the 49ers late in the 2024 season.

San Francisco 49ers

An NFL team based in San Francisco, California.

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The takeaway

The 49ers' decision to tender Pleasants demonstrates their commitment to developing and retaining young offensive line talent, which is crucial for the team's long-term success and stability.