The 49ers’ top offseason priority has been crossed off the list. San Francisco’s free agent long snapper Taybor Pepper on Saturday announced his agreement to stay with the 49ers. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported the deal is a three-year pact with $1.5 million guaranteed.
Pepper originally joined the 49ers in 2020 and ended a chaotic series of long snapper mishaps that featured one one player getting the yips, and another retiring after just one game. Since coming to San Francisco he hasn’t missed a game and the team’s special teams woes ended on that front. It’s worth noting the team has been to the NFC championship game in both full seasons Pepper was their long snapper.
With this deal done, the 49ers can move forward with other offseason priorities like getting Nick Bosa’s contract extension done.
A message to the Faithful
#FTTB pic.twitter.com/YOvKDUUcep
— Taybor Pepper (@TayborSnapping) February 26, 2023
The newly-signed long snapper told Niners Wire in a statement: “Sorry for the misleading video, but that’s show biz, baby.”