There is no doubt that, based on his contributions towards the end of last season and in the playoffs, Raheem Mostert is very poorly paid. That’s why San Francisco 49ers running backs requested a raise this offseason, according to Josina Anderson.

Mostert accepted a multi-year deal in the offseason. Of course, that was long before his 29-carry, 220-yard, and four-touchdown performance against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. The broker would like to rework the deal, according to the report, as an acknowledgment of its increased output.

This explains why Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported this week that the 49ers had at least discussed the possibility of a contract extension for Mostert.

“Mostert becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2022,” Barrows wrote, “but, considering his contributions on special teams and on offense, he’s underpaid. That’s the incentive to come to a new deal with him.”

Mostert led the team with 772 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 137 carries last season. He expects to receive a heavier workload in 2020 and has prepared this offseason for a bigger role.

“Right now, I am getting stronger,” Mostert explained in May. “Actually, I’m gaining more muscle, which is kind of weird just because I really couldn’t think about gaining muscle because I’ve already had muscle like that.”

“I’m just trying to incorporate those things into my daily workouts so I can take those punches and be one of those guys who takes 200 carries. I have to prepare for that, and the only way I can know how to be bulky and stronger.”