Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed RT Anthony Davis to a five-year extension worth $37.295 million and includes $17 million in guarantees.
David, 23, had two years remaining on his rookie contract, but this move keep him under team control Davis through the 2019 season. San Francisco had $4.0 million in cap space work with as of this past Wednesday.
Davis, 23, was taken in the first-round back in 2010 and is coming off of a very solid season for the 49ers. According to Pro Football Focus, Davis was the No. 10 best offensive tackle in league with solid ratings in both run-blocking and pass protection.
More long-term agreements figure to be on the horizon as QB Colin Kaepernick, WR Michael Crabtree, LB Aldon Smith and G Mike Iupati will all have to be addressed at some point in the next few years.
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