The San Francisco 49ers signed fullback Bruce Miller to a three-year contract extension through the 2017 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.
A seventh-round pick out of Central Florida in 2011, Miller has emerged as one of the NFL’s most versatile fullbacks. In 45 career games, he has 48 receptions for 410 yards and a touchdown, 16 carries for 39 yards and serves as a lead blocker in the running game.
Miller was enjoying a strong season in 2013 with a career-high 25 catches for 243 yards before suffering a season-ending knee injury that kept him out of the final two games.
“Bruce is a hard-working, dedicated young player that has done an outstanding job for us, both on and off the field,” said 49ers general manager Trent Baalke. “He is one of those players that contributes a lot more to the team and to the community than he gets credit for, yet wouldn’t have it any other way. We are pleased that Bruce has chosen to extend his stay with the 49ers.”