49ers Focus on Youth, Extend Warner's Contract

NFL teams have entered the post-June 1 period, a key time for trades and roster adjustments to optimize salary cap management for the 2025 season. The San Francisco 49ers are emphasizing youth development and plan to rely on recent draft picks and emerging players, like Ricky Pearsall, to fill offensive roles amid uncertainty regarding veteran receivers. Team analysts argue that signing additional veteran wide receivers is unnecessary, prioritizing internal growth instead. On defense, the 49ers secured their core by signing inside linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million extension, making him the highest-paid at his position. Across the NFL, teams are balancing veteran presence with the rise of young talent, as seen with standout performances from receivers like Drake London and rookie Malik Nabers. These developments illustrate league-wide strategies as franchises prepare their rosters for the upcoming season.