Frank Gore signs 1-day contract to retire with NFL team

Frank Gore is not going to play in the NFL next season, but the legendary running back does plan to sign with a team.

Gore told TheSFNiners over the weekend that he is planning to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers in order to retire as a member of the team. He said the transaction will take place at some point this offseason. Gore may also take on a front office role in San Francisco.

“I told (49ers general manager) Jed York that I always wanted to be a Niner, so we’re working on that right now, and then we’re going to also sit down with me and my agent to talk about me working in the front office,” Gore said, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “I love looking at talent, and I love evaluating talent, and I love ball. And they know that I know football players, what it’s supposed to take to be a football player.”

Gore spent the first 10 years of his career with the Niners. He ranks third on the NFL’s all-time rushing list with 16,000 yards. Gore played a total of 16 seasons in the NFL, which is an eternity for a running back.

While he initially expressed interest in playing last season, Gore did not sign with a team. He instead turned his focus to professional boxing. He made his boxing debut in a loss to a former NBA player a few months ago.

Photo: Jul 25, 2019; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore (20) comes off the field during training camp at St. John Fisher. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports