While a long-term deal remains a priority for the 49ers, the two sides aren't close to seeing that happen, according to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Talks between the team and Buckner's agent have taken place over the last few days, and nothing seems imminent.
"We've had conversations here and there," Buckner told reporters in April before the fifth-year option was picked up. "Honestly, it's just very early, just because I'm eligible for a new contract going into my fourth year. It's still very early in the process."
Buckner, 25, registered 67 combined tackles, a career-high 12 sacks, and three passes defensed through 16 starts with the 49ers in 2018. He became the first 49ers player since 2012 to have 10-or-more sacks in a single season.
Buckner earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl as an alternate following the 2018 season.
General manager John Lynch believes a deal will get done and feels there is more than enough time to do so.
"I would love nothing more than for DeFo to be here," Lynch said before the draft. "We've got a long time to work on that. He's very important to us, and he's another guy who's a big part of what we're doing. I just love everything about him, and the way he goes about his business. I think he's a special player, and we'd like to keep him here for a long time."
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