The San Francisco 49ers have made a major move to bolster their defense, signing former Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Leonard Floyd to a two-year, $20 million contract. The deal includes $12 million guaranteed in the first year and could reach $24 million with performance incentives.

A Proven Pass-Rusher Joins the 49ers

Floyd, 31, adds veteran experience and elite pass-rushing ability to an already formidable 49ers defense. In the 2023 season with the Bills, he recorded:
✅ 10.5 sacks
✅ 32 total tackles
✅ 1 forced fumble
✅ 1 pass defended

Over the past four seasons, Floyd has consistently delivered, registering at least nine sacks each year, proving his reliability as a top-tier edge rusher.

A Super Bowl-Winning Veteran

Before his one-year stint with the Bills, Floyd played three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2020-2022), helping them secure a Super Bowl victory in 2021. He was originally drafted ninth overall by the Chicago Bears in 2016, where he spent his first four NFL seasons.

Boosting the 49ers’ Pass Rush

Floyd will now line up alongside Nick Bosa, forming a dangerous pass-rushing duo for San Francisco. With the 49ers consistently competing for a Super Bowl, adding an experienced rusher like Floyd further solidifies their championship-caliber defense.

Expressing his excitement, Floyd took to social media, posting:
🗣 “San Fran!!!!! I’m giving you my best yet.”