Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant two years ago. The 262nd pick overall in the 2022 NFL Draft will have a mega-rich contract extension
when the 2025 season rolls around.
Purdy, 24, will earn $985,000 in compensation when he plays in the final year of his rookie deal in 2024, according to
OverTheCap.com. Purdy has positioned himself for a sizable salary after moving from being the final pick in the NFL Draft to the
starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, leading his team to the NFC championship game in his rookie season, and then
participating in a Super Bowl in his second season.
The 49ers are aware that day is approaching and that Purdy’s price will only rise if he has another great season. Jed, the team CEO
Nine quarterbacks in the NFL presently earn over $40 million a season on average. Depending on how Purdy’s and Dallas Cowboys
quarterback Dak Prescott’s discussions proceed, two more players may fall into that category by 2025.
This week, York assumes the role of major owner and knows that an effective quarterback is essential to succeed in the NFL. After
throwing for 4,280 yards, a 49ers team record, and 31 touchdowns in 2023, Purdy was selected to the Pro Bowl. He has cemented a
position that has been shaky for the past few years. Since 2014, the only 49ers quarterbacks to start 16 games in a season are Purdy
(2023) and Jimmy Garoppolo (2019). Since then, nine distinct players have filled in at center.
Purdy’s rookie contract has allowed the 49ers to bolster other sections of the club, and they are anticipated to challenge for the Super
Bowl once more. What they plan to do with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason is one big question that remains unanswered.
The organization has stated that they want to reward the 25-year-old, who is coming off consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards or more,
and he will make $14.1 million in his fifth season.
The 49ers front office will need to put together the puzzle of Aiyuk and Purdy’s extensions in order to determine their future salary cap
scenario. Raises to players have been earned, and the organization’s policy is to look after yourself before entering the free agent
market.
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