Eddy Pineiro

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		54	89.7%
2025		14	96.6%
2024		17	84.6%
2023		15	86.2%
2022		17	94.3%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The 49ers locked up a legitimate steal with Eddy Pineiro's four-year, $17.0M extension, earning an A- CVI that reflects exceptional value at the kicker position. At $4.3M AAV, San Francisco is paying above-average starter money for a kicker who has consistently delivered clutch performance when it matters most, particularly impressive given the pressure-cooker environment of playoff football. Pineiro's reliability from both short and long range gives the 49ers a weapon they can count on in tight games, and at 29 years old, he's entering his prime kicking years with plenty of tread left on the tire. The $8.0M guaranteed provides reasonable security without handcuffing the franchise, while the four-year term allows San Francisco to avoid the annual kicker carousel that plagues so many teams. This deal represents exactly the type of smart, under-the-radar move that championship contenders make — securing a proven commodity at a premium position without breaking the bank, giving Kyle Shanahan one less thing to worry about in high-leverage situations.

Performance Analysis

Eddy Pineiro earns a B for the 49ers as their kicker, a reliable specialist who has given San Francisco consistent scoring from the field goal unit. Pineiro has been accurate from multiple distances and has shown the composure to convert in pressure situations. His leg strength gives the 49ers confidence from beyond 50 yards, which is a genuine weapon in a conference full of competitive games. San Francisco's special teams have been a strength, and Pineiro's kicking has been a big part of that. He is exactly the kind of dependable specialist that championship-caliber teams need.

Current Sentiment

The narrative around Eddy Pineiro couldn't be much rosier, with the kicker riding a wave of overwhelmingly positive sentiment following his four-year, $17M extension that averages $4.3M per season. The 49ers' substantial investment has transformed public perception of Pineiro from a solid specialist into a franchise-caliber kicker worthy of long-term security, with media outlets praising the deal as shrewd roster management by San Francisco's front office. This glowing sentiment actually outpaces his on-field production slightly, as his B-level performance suggests he's more of an above-average kicker than the elite specialist the contract and coverage would indicate. The disconnect isn't massive — Pineiro has clearly established himself as a reliable leg — but the A+ sentiment grade reflects the honeymoon effect of a player being rewarded with financial security rather than purely dominant kicking performance. A few high-pressure misses in crucial moments or an accuracy dip below league average could quickly deflate this narrative, but for now, Pineiro enjoys the rare luxury of being a kicker with genuinely positive momentum heading into the season.