NaVorro Bowman was happy to hear Thursday how his latest contract extension went over inside the 49ers locker room.
After all, several other players are hoping to strike new deals, and 49ers general manager Trent Baalke has vowed to use what had been $49 million in salary-cap space prior to Bowman’s deal Wednesday night.
“I’ve had several guys walk up to me and say this is motivation for them,” Bowman said after Thursday’s practice at training camp. “It’s win-win situations for all us, to show guys it’s possible, but you have to put your work in and do your job.