Patrick Willis, 49ers Agree To Terms On Lucrative Contract Extension

Willis, 25, has been one of the most productive linebackers in the NFL since the the 49ers made him the 11th overall selection in the 2007 Draft. He has been to the Pro-bowl in each of his three seasons and has twice been named First Team All-pro. Willis sports an impressive average of a shade over 155 total tackles per season, in addition to career totals of nine sacks, four INTs, and six forced fumbles.

That sound you are hearing is a considerable sigh of relief from the bay area football fans. The extension puts to bed any worry that the 49ers would lose their best defensive player after his rookie contract expired following the 2011 season.