What Diggs’ mega contract extension means for Deebo, 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Another blockbuster wide receiver contract has been negotiated, this time defining Deebo Samuel’s future extension with the 49ers in a positive fashion.
On Wednesday, Stefon Diggs reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year, $104 million extension with $70 million guaranteed. The deal will invariably make him a member of the Buffalo Bills for the remainder of his career. The contract would pay Diggs $124.1 million over six years — an average of $20.23 per season, which is great news for the 49ers.
Diggs is the latest in three mega-deals locking up talented wide receivers during the 2022 offseason. Tyreek Hill agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract ($72.2 guaranteed) with the Miami Dolphins, and Davante Adams signed a five-year, $141.25 million deal ($67.5 guaranteed) with the Las Vegas Raiders.
What makes the Diggs deal great news for the 49ers is the average per-season…