The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed to a five-year, $265m contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday. The deal contains $181m in assured cash, solidifying Purdy’s position because the franchise quarterback shifting ahead.
Purdy, 25, was the ultimate decide of the 2022 NFL draft – familiarly often called ‘Mr Irrelevant’ – however shortly defied expectations. After stepping in because the starter halfway by means of his rookie season, Purdy led the 49ers to back-to-back playoff appearances, together with a visit to the Tremendous Bowl in February 2024. He was additionally named to the Professional Bowl and completed fourth in MVP voting that season.
Regardless of San Francisco’s injury-riddled 6-11 marketing campaign in 2024, Purdy nonetheless posted sturdy numbers, throwing for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His completion proportion over three seasons sits at 67.5%, with a complete of 9,518 passing yards, 64 touchdowns and 27 interceptions.
The extension comes as Purdy enters the ultimate 12 months of his rookie contract in 2025. Common supervisor John Lynch hinted on the deal throughout the NFL league conferences in Florida, saying he was assured an settlement could be reached. “I believe we’re going to get the deal finished,” Lynch stated on the time.
Purdy’s new contract locations him among the many highest-paid quarterbacks within the league, reflecting San Francisco’s dedication to constructing round him for the long run. “I wish to be in San Francisco and play my soccer profession right here,” Purdy stated. “I do know that I’m the man for this group and that I can do what it takes to assist lead us the place we wish to go.”
With the extension finalized, Purdy is anticipated to steer the 49ers again into playoff rivalry after final 12 months’s disappointing end.
