49ers Sign Brock Purdy to $265M Five-Year Contract

The San Francisco 49ers have secured quarterback Brock Purdy with a new five-year, $265 million contract, making him the seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL and the highest-paid in franchise history. Purdy, who rose from the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl quarterback, now faces the challenge of meeting the expectations that come with his lucrative deal while the 49ers manage salary cap constraints and roster changes following a 6-11 season. The team has seen key departures, including receiver Deebo Samuel and others, which raises concerns about maintaining championship-level talent around Purdy. This contract shift marks the end of the 49ers' strategy of leveraging a low-cost quarterback contract to build a dominant roster, placing Purdy at the center of the team's future success. Comparatively, Purdy's deal surpasses that of Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' quarterback, whose contract is now the 10th highest in the league, signaling a rapidly escalating market for elite quarterbacks. While Purdy joins a group of highly paid quarterbacks who have yet to win a Super Bowl, his performance with a healthier team in 2025 will be critical to justifying his contract and the 49ers' investment.