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49ers tender OL Austen Pleasants $1.075M

The San Francisco 49ers have secured their first free agent by tendering exclusive rights free agent offensive lineman Austen Pleasants a one-year deal worth $1.075 million.

Pleasants' tender guarantees his return to the team for the 2025 season, securing him as the likely candidate for the swing tackle role behind Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz.

The 28-year-old saw a career-high 15 games played in 2024, including a Week 18 start in place of Williams. His performance earned him another opportunity to serve as quality depth along the offensive line.