Joe Staley took the stage at the 49ers’ State of the Franchise event Wednesday night so CEO Jed York could break news that was hardly surprising.
Staley, a 13-year cornerstone at left tackle, received a two-year extension on a contract that was to expire after this season.
“Honestly, Jed, since the moment you guys drafted me in 2007, it’s been my absolute honor to play for my franchise and I wanted nothing more to complete my entire career with this franchise,” Staley said on stage alongside York, coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch at the California Theater in downtown San Jose.