49ers Rumors: DeForest Buckner, SF 'Far Apart' in Contract Extension Talks

The San Francisco 49ers have made signing DeForest Buckner to a long-term deal a priority, but the two sides are reportedly "far apart," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

There is nothing close to completion despite the fact agent Chafie Fields spent the past few days speaking to the 49ers front office.

Buckner is already under team control through the 2020 season after the squad recently picked up his fifth-year option.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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