A 49ers Tackle Just Got $45 Million and Declared His Love For That Team: Seattle, Are You Watching?
Alright, 12s, grab your coffee. You gotta hear this. While we're out here grinding with our own squad at Lumen Field, trying to build something special with guys like Sam Darnold slinging it to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, our division rivals down south are getting *comfortable*. We just got word that Colton McKivitz, that right tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, isn't just sticking around, he's planning a full-on residency. Ten years in that ugly red and gold, he said. Seriously? Ten years.From the Cutting Room Floor to a $45 Million Deal
You remember McKivitz, right? He was a fifth-round rookie back in 2020. Played 14 games, got three starts, seemed like a decent pick-up for them. But get this, in August of 2021, the 49ers actually cut him. Yep, sent him packing. He cleared waivers, and they ended up bringing him back to their practice squad, then the active roster in November that same year. Talk about a comeback! He’s been a fixture ever since. McKivitz himself admitted, "I don't want to leave here. Obviously being cut, I've got some scars there." Scars, maybe, but he certainly didn't let that stop him from digging in.
Locked In and Starting Every Game
The real shift came in 2023 when Mike McGlinchey dipped out and signed with the Broncos. That opened the door for McKivitz at right tackle, and he hasn't looked back since. The dude has started *every single game* for them from that point on. Think about that: every regular season game, plus all seven of their playoff games, and even Super Bowl LVIII. That's a lot of snaps against the best. Just last September, the 49ers rewarded that kind of commitment, hooking him up with a three-year, $45 million extension that’ll keep him with 'em through 2028. He’s heading into his fourth season as a starter now, which is a wild ride for a guy who was cut earlier in his career.
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McKivitz isn't shy about his long-term vision either. Via Nicholas McGee of SB Nation, the man explicitly stated, "I want to be on that 10-year wall." With his current deal running through 2028, that puts him just one year shy of hitting his decade goal in San Francisco. It’s wild to think a player they let go is now so ingrained in their system and openly campaigning for a long-term legacy there. We know how important consistency is, and while we’re building our own formidable lines at Lumen Field, seeing a rival lock up key pieces for the long haul is always something to keep an eye on.
Our Turn to Dig In
So, McKivitz wants to be a lifer for our biggest rival. Good for him, I guess. It just means our guys, whether it’s Mike Macdonald getting the defense dialed in or Brian Fleury cooking up schemes for Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp, gotta be ready for the consistent fight. Every game against those guys is a battle, and knowing they're committed to their core just ups the ante. We're early in the regular season, folks, and every snap matters. Let's make sure our squad is building that kind of unbreakable loyalty and performance right here in the Emerald City. What are you looking forward to most from our Hawks this week?
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