The San Francisco 49ers will have some internal decisions to make this offseason, and figuring out what’s next with defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is among the biggest. At the very least, we know they will exercise his fifth year option before the May deadline. Buckner is signed through the 2019 season, and the option covers 2020.
Beyond that, they have to decide how soon they want to try and get him extended long term. Buckner is aware of the business side of things, and told the beat writers on Thursday he has begun talking with his agent about next steps (via Eric Branch).