ESPN's Dan Graziano projected that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could land a four-year, $196 million contract extension, with $112 million guaranteed. That would amount to an average annual salary of $49 million, placing Purdy among the NFL's top 10 highest-paid players.
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Naturally, 49ers fans had plenty to say about Graziano's prediction, with opinions split on the valuation. Some believed the projected salary was fair, while others felt it was excessive for a quarterback they don't yet see as a game-changing player. Meanwhile, some argued that the figure was actually too low and that Purdy's camp would demand a much more lucrative deal.
Purdy delivered a record-breaking 2023 season, throwing for a franchise-best 4,280 passing yards in a single season. However, his 2024 numbers were more modest, partially due to injuries to key playmakers like Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk. He finished the 2024 campaign with 3,864 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a 96.1 passer rating—all dips from his 2023 production.
Now entering the final year of his rookie deal, Purdy's base salary for 2025 was initially set at around $1 million but is expected to increase to just over $5 million due to performance escalators. However, a contract extension would significantly raise that figure.
Here's how 49ers fans reacted to Graziano's projected contract numbers on social media, with opinions ranging widely.
If Brock gets 50 mil a year or less I'll consider that a huge W for the Niners.
— B1gDaddyMarv (@B1gDaddyMarv) January 31, 2025
Not enough . As a 9er fans he deserves it all . Give him a cut of the concessions too
— P🎱?KŸ (@DavidSFV93) January 31, 2025
He is worth more than Dak though...
— Shane D. Smedley (@ShaneSmedley) January 31, 2025
That is too much, but more than fair for a QB coming off of a 6-11 year.
— Tyler Withrow (@SpokaneNiner25) January 31, 2025
Overrated but still a good QB. But that type of money is too much. There is a reason why he was the last pick in the draft with his limitations. They are still there.
— Jay (@So_CalSports26) January 31, 2025
He's getting close to $55M/year.
Need to come to grips with that.
— 49ersPlus Podcast 🗣?🎙? (@49ersPlusPod) January 31, 2025
Yeah it's gonna be a lot higher than that lol. Purdy's agent would reach across the table and slap Paraag if that's the offer
— rmcgowa (@randy44922) January 31, 2025
He is not worth that type of money
— 🧊💯😈🌠 (@King20Bi) January 31, 2025
Too low!!! 5 year extension $300M, $175M guaranteed
— Gerry (@Gerry49ersFan) January 31, 2025