ESPN’s Ben Solak isn’t so sure that extension gets done. In a piece about the upcoming offseason, Solak offered a prediction where San Francisco opted to make Purdy play out the final year of his contract.
The 25-year-old is finally due an improvement on his San Francisco 49ers salary but his teammates may prevent him from earning top dollar.
Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.
It is worth noting that Brock Purdy is now eligible for an extension after completing his third season with the Niners. When San Francisco selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Iowa State standout signed a four-year rookie deal worth $3.7 million .
NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young says 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy can do "80 percent" of what Jayden Daniels can do on the ground.
Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young explained how San Francisco could maximize current signal-caller Brock Purdy in the upcoming 2025 NFL season.
Jaxson Dart has the chance to be a hidden gem in this year's draft and he could be a steal for these three teams.
One way or another, the 49ers are bound to make at least one trade in the 2025 NFL offseason. Even if the intention is to clear future cap space, Lynch needs to net significant assets in return if he hopes to return his team to title contention.
Everyone understands that re-signing Brock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers' top offseason priority, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't make a strong push to retain several other impact players.
According to ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers will wait until they are sure Brock Purdy is their long-term solution before extending him.
The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make this offseason about Brock Purdy. The young quarterback could be seeking a lucrative extension, but the 49ers need to be ready in case they cannot pay the price.