Pleasants went undrafted in 2020 and has spent time with five teams before finding a home in San Francisco. In the past two seasons, he has appeared in 18 games and earned a start last year, logging 125 offensive snaps.
As an exclusive rights free agent, Pleasants’ return was always a likely outcome, and his continued presence provides the Niners with a reliable depth piece who knows the organization’s blocking schemes and can step in when needed.
The move comes as San Francisco also locked in a key veteran elsewhere on the line, with a two-year, $50 million extension for star left tackle Trent Williams. Pleasants’ re-signing gives the team valuable insurance behind Williams and strengthens overall line depth.
With the draft just days away, the Pleasants re-signing signals a clear emphasis on roster depth and continuity, ensuring the 49ers have experienced options across the interior and tackle positions.
Pleasants’ familiarity with the team’s scheme and his demonstrated ability to contribute when called upon make him a practical fit for San Francisco’s approach, especially given the recent injury challenges the franchise has faced.
