MONEY TALKS
San Francisco 49ers make major decision over Brock Purdy’s future with $50 million a year contract imminent
Purdy is entering the final year of his rookie contract
THE San Francisco 49ers are nearing a deal with Brock Purdy.
Brock Purdy is reportedly going to earn $50 million per season on his new deal.
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Quarterback contracts have skyrocketed in recent years, and it appears that Purdy will be the next to benefit from that trend.
He is playing on the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, and will need an extension to remain with the 49ers.
Purdy broke out in a bug way during the 2023 season.
He passed for 4,290 yards with 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, making the Pro Bowl and finishing top-five in MVP voting.
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However, he came back down to earth last season, passing for 3,863 yards with just 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The 49ers were just 6-9 in games he played and they finished with a 6-11 record overall.
Still, it looks like they are ready to reward him with a massive contract.
$50 million a season would put Purdy among the highest-paid players in the league.
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Notably, he would be making more money than Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, and Baker Mayfield.
Mayfield's contract looks like a steal in the current market.
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He makes just $33 million per season and just had a season with 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.
Purdy will make nearly $20 million more per season than him on a new contract.
While it seems like a lot now, in five or 10 years $50 million will probably look like chump change compared to what players are signing for then.
NFL fans are stunned by the numbers that are being thrown around in Purdy's contract talks though, and questioned if he is worth that much money.
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"WOW. Is he REALLY worth all that annually???" one fan said.
"Massive overpay," another fan said.
"He’s NOT going to win them a ring but okay," a third fan said.
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"Will end up being a legendarily horrible deal," a fourth fan said.
"Does anybody really think he’s worth $50mil a year?" a fifth fan said.