San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner (54) Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The 49ers would be wise to think about retaining these four key players who are entering contract years this season and will hit NFL free agency in 2022.
Whether it’s through an extension or a priority re-sign deal before NFL free agency kicks off in March of 2022, the San Francisco 49ers need to think hard about retaining some key players who are set to hit the open market a little less than a year from now.