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49ers Sign Kicker Eddy Piñeiro to Lucrative 4-Year Deal
Piñeiro's new contract keeps him with the team through 2030 season.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers have signed kicker Eddy Piñeiro to a four-year, $17 million contract, with $10 million guaranteed. Piñeiro joined the 49ers midway through the 2025 season and performed well, leading the team to lock him up long-term and prevent him from hitting free agency.
Why it matters
Kickers are often overlooked, but a reliable kicker can make a big difference in close games. Piñeiro proved himself last season, and the 49ers clearly view him as a key part of their future plans, investing significantly to keep him in the Bay Area.
The details
Piñeiro's new deal will pay him an average of $4.25 million per year, making him one of the highest-paid kickers in the NFL. The 49ers found Piñeiro midway through the 2025 season after their previous kicker struggled, and he went on to make 88% of his field goal attempts, including several clutch kicks that helped the team make the playoffs.
- Piñeiro joined the 49ers in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Piñeiro's new 4-year contract with the 49ers was signed on March 7, 2026.
The players
Eddy Piñeiro
A 26-year-old kicker who joined the 49ers midway through the 2025 season and performed well, earning a lucrative long-term contract.
San Francisco 49ers
The NFL franchise based in Santa Clara, California that signed Eddy Piñeiro to a 4-year, $17 million contract.
What they’re saying
“Eddy proved his worth to us last season, and we're thrilled to have him locked up long-term.”
— John Lynch, 49ers General Manager (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
Piñeiro will now look to build on his successful 2025 campaign and help lead the 49ers to the playoffs again in 2026.
The takeaway
The 49ers' investment in Eddy Piñeiro underscores the importance of having a reliable kicker in the NFL, and shows their confidence that he can be a difference-maker for the team in the years to come.
