The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial offseason as they focus on securing a contract extension for their promising quarterback, Brock Purdy. Purdy, who currently has one year remaining on his rookie contract, is poised for a significant pay raise. The 49ers are prepared to offer him a deal in line with the league's top-paid quarterbacks, potentially reaching approximately $60 million per season, similar to Dak Prescott's current salary. With the team's determination to keep Purdy as their long-term leader, negotiations are set to commence promptly.
Purdy initially signed a four-year rookie contract in 2022, featuring an average annual value of $934,253. As it stands, he has one year left on this contract, with a cap hit of $1.119 million in 2025. The 49ers have expressed their commitment to retaining him, with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch both emphasizing his importance to the team's future success. Shanahan has been vocal about Purdy's leadership qualities and his potential to lead the 49ers to Super Bowl victory.
"Brock is the leader of our team. I've loved these three years with Brock. I plan on being with Brock here the whole time I'm here. Brock's been a stud. He's a guy I've got a lot of confidence in just as a human, but it starts with what he's done on the field these last two and a half years. We're capable of winning the Super Bowl with him. He just almost did, and I know he's capable of getting the Niners a Super Bowl in the future." – Kyle Shanahan
Despite experiencing a dip in statistical production during the 2024 season due to injuries among his supporting cast, Purdy demonstrated exceptional performance in key areas. He finished seventh in the NFL in QBR (68.0), tenth in passing yards, and third in yards per attempt (8.5) over 15 games. His ability to win crucial games and maintain composure in challenging situations has solidified his position as a valuable asset for the team.
Purdy himself is eager to finalize the contract extension swiftly, aiming to participate fully in organized team activities scheduled for April. While he remains uncertain about surpassing the highest-paid quarterback's salary, his primary focus is on expediting the negotiation process.
"More than anything for me, I want to be able to handle business the right way and do it in a respectable manner and get back to my team as fast as I can to get going," – Brock Purdy
"That's my mindset, my focus. And obviously I want to help the team across the board with all the other guys who need to get their deals done, but everybody will handle it the right way and how they need to." – Brock Purdy
The 49ers understand the importance of having their starting quarterback present during spring and training camp practices. Consequently, they intend to deviate from their previous tendency of allowing critical contract talks to linger. Unlike past negotiations, such as those involving Jimmy Garoppolo, the team is determined to reach an agreement with Purdy sooner rather than later.
Purdy's passion for the 49ers franchise and his desire to continue his career in San Francisco further emphasize his commitment to the team. He remains optimistic about his role within the organization and his ability to contribute significantly to its success.
"I want to be in San Francisco and play my football career here. I love it here and I want to do whatever it takes to be here…. I'm not really sure what it all is going to look like or entail, but I know that I'm the guy for this organization and that I can do what it takes to help lead us where we want to go." – Brock Purdy
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