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49ers Re-Sign Long Snapper Jon Weeks to One-Year Deal

The move stabilizes special teams, with kicker Eddy Piñeiro plus punter Thomas Morstead still unsigned.

Overview

  • The team announced Tuesday that Weeks agreed to a one-year extension, confirming what GM John Lynch signaled at the NFL combine.
  • Weeks played all 17 games last season and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time.
  • With the long snapper set, kicker Eddy Piñeiro remains an unrestricted free agent after missing only one of 29 field-goal attempts, from beyond 55 yards.
  • Punter Thomas Morstead is also a free agent at age 40 after ranking 31st in gross average and last in net yardage last season.
  • San Francisco also tendered offensive tackle Austen Pleasants, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.