NFL: San Francisco 49ers Joe Staley gets two-year contract extension

The San Francisco 49ers signed left tackle Joe Staley to a two-year contract extension Monday, the team announced Wednesday evening during its "State of the Franchise" presentation for season-ticket holders. Staley was set to enter the final year of a six-year, $44.7 million contracts, with expected earnings of $8.6 million in 2019, but is now under contract through 2021. Additional terms of the extension have yet to be reported.

Staley appeared on the show alongside other players, coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch and CEO Jed York. "Honestly Jed, since the moment you guys drafted me in 2007, it's been my absolute honour to play for my franchise," Staley said, "and I wanted nothing more to complete my entire career with this franchise.

"...What we want to do is bring you a championship trophy. I want to because this is the only franchise that matters to me." Staley, who will turn 35 in August, has 174 career starts since the 49ers drafted him 28th overall in 2007, reaching six Pro Bowls. He started all 16 games last season for the first time since 2015, allowing 3.5 sacks, per STATS LLC. That was his lowest single-season figure since 2013. San Francisco drafted tackle Mike McGlinchey ninth overall last year, but he will remain on the right side for the foreseeable future. 

(With inputs from agencies.)