Andrew Farmer

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		8	3	—	—
2025		2	1	0.0	0
2024		3	6	0.0	0
2023		8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the San Francisco 49ers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Andrew's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Andrew is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Performance Analysis

Andrew Farmer earns a D for the 49ers at linebacker, reflecting a depth player who has seen limited action in San Francisco's defense. Farmer has been used primarily as a special teams contributor, and his defensive reps have not generated enough positive plays to earn a bigger role. The 49ers have one of the deepest linebacking corps in the NFL, which makes the path to playing time extremely narrow. His physicality shows up occasionally, but his coverage ability and instincts are not at the level San Francisco demands. Farmer is fighting to stay relevant on a roster loaded with talent at his position.

Fan Sentiment

A classic future-deal depth signing with minimal immediate impact for San Francisco. Headlines confirm this is a future contract, not an active roster addition. The key signal is the 49ers simultaneously adding DE depth while releasing a linebacker — telling roster priorities. Fans barely noticed, with discussion centered on the DE move instead. Farmer faces a steep climb just to make the 53-man roster next camp.