The San Francisco 49ers need to address several key issues this offseason, and one of them involves Brock Purdy. Amid contract extension talks with their quarterback, the team has provided fans with a bittersweet update.
Four years ago, the 49ers made what may be the best final pick in NFL Draft history. With the last selection, the NFC West team chose Brock Purdy, who was famously named the ‘2022 Mr. Irrelevant.’
Brock Purdy took over as the starting quarterback during his rookie year following injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Now eligible for a contract extension, the team must decide whether to commit to him with a lucrative long-term deal.
49ers deliver big update on Brock Purdy’s future
Brock Purdy has proven to be a reliable and efficient option under center for the 49ers. Drafted 262nd overall in 2022, he quickly showed that he was far more valuable than his draft position suggested.
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When both Lance and Garoppolo went down, the 49ers were reportedly considering signing a veteran free agent. However, Purdy convinced Kyle Shanahan to give him a shot—and he made the most of it.
Purdy made an immediate impact. He led the team to two playoff appearances, including one Super Bowl run. Now, four years after entering the league, he’s proven himself to be a dependable starter and wants to be paid accordingly.
Purdy is currently in talks with the team regarding a new deal. Despite speculation that he might skip voluntary workouts amid negotiations, the 49ers confirmed that he will participate in Phase I of the offseason program.
Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers
While that’s a positive sign, there’s a downside. Star tight end George Kittle will reportedly skip the workouts, as he’s also negotiating a new contract and remains far from reaching an agreement with the team.
Could Brock Purdy become one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks?
Brock Purdy is on track to become one of the league’s most remarkable success stories. The former Iowa State star entered the NFL as the last pick in the draft and is now eyeing a massive extension.
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According to Spotrac, Purdy could land a four-year, $239 million contract—an average of $59.7 million per year. This would place him among the top five highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, although the 49ers are reportedly not planning to make him the highest-paid overall.
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