San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley announced two weeks ago that he was planning on returning for 2019. He had pondered retirement in 2017, but a good talk with Kyle Shanahan got him back on track amidst team struggles.
The question now is what the future holds after 2019. Staley is not signed beyond 2019, and if he plays out next season without a new deal, it could mark the first time he will hit unrestricted free agency.
On Wednesday, Staley was talking about the team’s development and his excitement for 2019.