"Eddy was obviously fantastic. I don't know if a guy could have come in and done any better. In Pineiro, the Niners have stability at a position that has lacked it since Robbie Gould's departure after the 2022 season. Pineiro was one of the 49ers' biggest additions in 2025 after the Niners waived kicker Jake Moody on the heels of a shaky outing in the season opener against Seattle."
"From there, Pineiro went 28-of-29 on field goals, including six makes from 50-plus yards. His lone field goal miss came against Indianapolis on Dec. 22 when his 64-yard attempt hit the crossbar and came up just short. His 96.6% field goal rate was the second-best season mark in franchise history among kickers with at least 25 attempts."
"The deal is worth a total of $17 million with $10 million in guarantees, Pineiro's agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal prevents Pineiro, who signed with the Niners in Week 2 last season, from hitting the open market when the early free-agent negotiating window opens on Monday."
The San Francisco 49ers secured kicker Eddy Pineiro with a four-year contract extension worth $17 million, including $10 million in guarantees. Pineiro joined the team in Week 2 of the previous season after the Niners released Jake Moody. He demonstrated exceptional performance, converting 28 of 29 field goal attempts with a 96.6% success rate, the second-best in franchise history among kickers with at least 25 attempts. His six makes from 50-plus yards showcased his reliability. General Manager John Lynch identified retaining Pineiro as a top offseason priority. The deal prevents Pineiro from entering free agency and provides the 49ers with stability at a position that lacked consistency since Robbie Gould's 2022 departure.
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