WELCOME TO 49ERS: Nation’s No. 1 Player, 7-Foot-9 Titan Shocks NFL World by Re-Signing with San Francisco Over Steelers, Eagles, and Cowboys
May 30, 2025 – Santa Clara, CA — In one of the most electrifying announcements of the NFL offseason, the league’s tallest and most dominant force, 7-foot-9, 420-pound phenom Titan Wade,
has stunned the football world by re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers, turning down staggering offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys.
The 25-year-old superstar, widely considered the No. 1 overall player in the NFL, confirmed his decision early Friday morning via a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), which showed him standing on the Golden Gate Bridge, gazing toward Levi’s Stadium as the words,
“Still faithful. Still a Niner.”
flashed across the screen.
The move keeps the league’s most fearsome defender and occasional offensive weapon in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future — and vaults the 49ers right back into the Super Bowl conversation.
THE HISTORIC CONTRACT
According to NFL Network insiders, Titan Wade’s new deal with the 49ers is a record-breaking 6-year, $895 million contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history and the highest-paid player ever on the 49ers roster.
The contract includes:
$570 million guaranteed
A groundbreaking “dual-threat” clause allowing Wade to play up to 20 offensive snaps per season
A 10% equity stake in the 49ers Foundation
Lifetime use of team-owned wellness and training centers
An exclusive NIL-style branding partnership with Bay Area tech companies
THE RECRUITMENT BATTLE
This offseason, Wade became the most sought-after player in the league, with front offices across the country offering the moon and stars for his services.
The Pittsburgh Steelers offered a defensive anchor role and lifetime real estate in downtown Pittsburgh, pairing Wade with T.J. Watt to create what would have been a terrifying pass-rush duo.
The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts and GM Howie Roseman, reportedly offered a $925 million deal and a “legacy leader” clause to help shape the next generation of defensive schemes.
The Dallas Cowboys, always looking to make headlines, offered a mammoth deal including branding deals with Jerry Jones-backed sponsors and opportunities in film and television through Dallas-based studios.
Despite these blockbuster offers, Wade opted to remain in the Bay.
WHY HE STAYED WITH THE 49ERS
“Faithful then. Faithful now. Faithful always,” Wade said in a brief but powerful press conference Friday afternoon. “San Francisco drafted me. They raised me. I’m not leaving the family that built me.”
The 49ers were the only team to take a risk on the giant when he declared for the NFL Draft at 22 years old, with scouts unsure whether his size could translate into NFL dominance. Since then, he has shattered expectations.
3× First-Team All-Pro
2× Defensive Player of the Year
NFL record 28 sacks in a single season
Multiple goal-line touchdowns as a tight end
Off the field, Titan Wade has become a Bay Area icon. From mentoring high school athletes in Oakland to funding anti-bullying programs in San Jose, Wade’s footprint extends far beyond the gridiron.
49ERS REACTIONS: “THE FUTURE IS OURS”
49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Wade’s loyalty and leadership:
“He’s not just the biggest player in the league — he’s the biggest heart. He pushes everyone around him to be great. And with him here, our standard stays championship-level.”
General Manager John Lynch added:
“This was a mission. This was our top priority. Titan changes the game every snap — and now, he stays a Niner.”
Even quarterback Brock Purdy chimed in, tweeting:
“Welcome back, big man. Let’s go get that ring.”
