San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is a wealthy man. The team is signing its All-Pro defender to a five-year, $95 million extension, making him the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL.
You can tell how respected and well-liked Warner is by the reactions on social media. His teammates applauded the star linebacker for receiving what he deserves after proving to be among the best in the league. Below are some of the reactions from 49ers players.
@fred_warner back up the truck!!! 💰💰💰💰💰 https://t.co/qMy05E6StJ
— George Kittle (@gkittle46) July 21, 2021
All pro x 6 Fred https://t.co/7CE5i2uVco
— Taybor Pepper (@TayborSnapping) July 21, 2021
Couldn't be more true, congrats @fred_warner !! https://t.co/rmD2Xx1YWp
— Mike McGlinchey (@mmcglinch68) July 21, 2021
https://t.co/yqjWaXe0H2 pic.twitter.com/CHP7i3UDfE
— Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (@Dflann12) July 21, 2021
A former teammate, Joe Staley, also wanted to offer his congratulations and praise.
Congrats to All-Pro Fred! He has always done it the right way, and pumped to have him around to lead the franchise for many more years! @fred_warner @49ers
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) July 21, 2021
Patrick Willis may not have played with Warner, but there is a great deal of respect there too.
@fred_warner Congrats Big Dogg! You the man! I'm excited to see you carry the franchise as you have and will to even greater heights 🖖🏾 @49ers
— Patrick Willis (@PatrickWillis52) July 21, 2021
And let's not forget about Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, who is probably ecstatic for his peer. Warner's deal set a new benchmark for linebackers, and Leonard is the next one in line for a massive contract.
Congratulations my guy!!! https://t.co/5F5m9NtOAj
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) July 21, 2021
Warner becomes the third 49ers player to receive a massive deal over the last year. The others are tight end George Kittle and offensive tackle Trent Williams. All three are the highest-paid players at their respective positions.
