49ers and Brock Purdy Contract Stalemate Raises Concerns

Santa Clara, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are facing a potentially contentious offseason as quarterback Brock Purdy‘s contract negotiations remain unresolved. Following a quiet offseason characterized by player departures and uncharacteristic frugality, Purdy’s future with the team remains uncertain.

General manager John Lynch announced a shift towards spending reduction and youth enhancement at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. This strategy has resulted in significant roster changes, including the release of defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, while trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel. These moves are aimed at creating financial flexibility that could potentially facilitate a contract extension for Purdy.

The discourse surrounding Purdy’s contract has been divisive, with many analysts skeptical about whether he deserves a deal in the $50-55 million range, similar to that of other elite quarterbacks such as Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Hurts. However, some insiders speculate that Purdy might accept a lower annual salary in the $45 million range.

NFL Network‘s Mike Garofolo offered a different perspective during a recent analysis, suggesting that Purdy is likely to demand a salary that places him among the top quarterbacks in the league. “John Lynch knows what’s coming, and it’s that Brock Purdy deal that at some point is going to happen this offseason,” Garofolo stated.

Garofolo went on to highlight Purdy’s unique performance, asserting that replacing him would not yield the same success as witnessed under his leadership. He noted, “I know he was the last pick in the draft… They tried to put a bunch of guys in that system, and it didn’t work as well as it has with Brock Purdy.”

The debate becomes further complicated when considering the increasing salary cap, which has risen by over $20 million this offseason. As Garofolo explained, if the salary cap reaches around $277 million for the 2025 season, 21 percent of that figure would equate to over $58 million per year for Purdy, positioning his salary closely behind that of Dal Prescott. On the high end, if Purdy pushes for 25 percent, it could soar to around $69 million annually.

Despite the potential for an inflated deal, Garofolo does not foresee Purdy’s numbers ascending to Joe Burrow’s record-setting position. He remarked, “If he really wanted to push into Joe Burrow…that’s like $68 million per year. I don’t get the sense that Brock Purdy wants to go there… He wants his respect, and he wants money that’s in line with other quarterbacks.”

Reports have surfaced indicating the 49ers organization’s dissatisfaction with certain contract negotiations, which could complicate discussions between Purdy and the team moving forward. Garofolo cautioned that if Purdy insists on a top-tier quarterback salary, reaching an agreement may take considerable time.

As the negotiations drag on, the growing distance between Purdy’s demands and the 49ers’ expectations could lead to major ramifications for the team’s future. With ongoing speculation about the quarterback’s priorities, including the potential threat of a holdout, the 49ers must make strategic decisions in alignment with their long-term success.