The San Francisco 49ers have signed center Daniel Kilgore to a three-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Kilgore was set to hit the open market this offseason and would have left a big void at the position, even if he’s not considered among the position’s elite.
“We are really happy to come to an agreement on a contract extension with Dan before free agency,” said 49ers General Manager John Lynch. “He is very much a leader of this team, and his hard work and commitment to our success provide a great example for our young team.