Colton McKivitz indicates desire to stay with the 49ers past current deal

Colton McKivitz, the San Francisco 49ers’ starting right tackle, is expressing a desire to remain with the team beyond 2028, according to Pro Football Rumors. The report frames the stance as a long-range preference while there is still time left on his current contract, turning what could be a future negotiation into a clear message about where he wants to play next.

McKivitz entered the league in 2020 as a fifth-round pick by the 49ers. After making 14 appearances and three starts as a rookie, he worked his way into a more regular role, eventually earning the trust to operate as the team’s starting right tackle. That developmental path matters for San Francisco because it provides continuity on the edge of the offensive line, where protection assignments and run responsibilities can define the weekly tone for an offense.

The Pro Football Rumors report says McKivitz “landed a 49ers extension in September,” and that he hopes to remain with the team beyond the expiration of that deal. The details in the available material are not presented as formal transaction paperwork, but the thrust is straightforward: with the next contract window still at least two seasons away, he is indicating that the relationship between player and organization should keep moving in the same direction.

For the 49ers, a right tackle who wants to stay can help reduce uncertainty in the middle of a roster cycle. Offensive line planning is often about timing. Clubs weigh continuity, the availability of viable replacements, and the opportunity cost of devoting resources elsewhere, such as the interior line, the receiving corps, or the defensive front. If the organization believes the player can hold steady in his role, keeping the right side stable can simplify calls in pass protection and shorten the learning curve for any personnel rotation.

McKivitz’s case also sits at the intersection of how the 49ers manage contracts and identity. San Francisco has frequently sought players who fit its scheme and can handle physical strain and technical repetition in the trenches. While the report does not provide new on-field statistical claims in the available excerpt, it does connect his current status to a longer track record with the team, which is often what matters when a franchise is balancing short-term performance with long-term cap and depth planning.

It is important to treat the reporting as preference rather than guarantee. A stated desire to remain does not automatically translate into an agreement on future terms, and “beyond 2028” is still a moving target until the club and player reach clarity during the appropriate contract window. Even if both sides want the same outcome, the timeline for formal negotiations can be influenced by performance, roster needs, and broader salary-cap strategy.

Looking ahead, the key thing to watch is whether the 49ers and McKivitz can align expectations as the contract clock gets closer. If the team consistently lists him as its right tackle and continues to build around the core, the message from June can become a practical plan rather than a headline.

Until then, McKivitz’s statement functions as a report of fit and intent: he sees his future as continuing in San Francisco, and the organization now has to decide how aggressively to lock in that continuity before the market and planning needs start to compress.