The San Francisco 49ers are making it clear who their franchise quarterback is moving forward. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Brock Purdy and the 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract extension, which includes $181 million in total guarantees.
Purdy, who was famously selected with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has now become one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in league history — a remarkable rise for a player once viewed as a longshot to start.
One of the NFL’s Richest Quarterbacks
Purdy’s deal places him among the top earners at his position. Here’s how he stacks up on a per-year basis:
- Dak Prescott: $60M
- Joe Burrow: $55M
- Josh Allen: $55M
- Jordan Love: $55M
- Trevor Lawrence: $55M
- Tua Tagovailoa: $53.1M
- Brock Purdy: $53M
- Jared Goff: $53M
The extension locks in Purdy through the 2029 season and rewards the 25-year-old for his stellar play since taking over as San Francisco’s starting quarterback.
From Mr. Irrelevant to Franchise Cornerstone
After injuries to both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo in 2022, Purdy took over the starting job and never looked back. He led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie and followed it up with an impressive 2023 campaign that saw the team make another deep postseason run.
Purdy’s poise, efficiency, and command of Kyle Shanahan’s offense have won over the locker room and the front office. With this extension, the 49ers have secured stability at quarterback and made it clear they believe Purdy can lead them to a Super Bowl title.
What’s Next for the 49ers?
With Purdy locked in long-term, the 49ers can now continue to build around their quarterback — keeping their Super Bowl window wide open. The team has already invested heavily in weapons like Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle, and continues to boast one of the NFL’s top defenses.
For Purdy, this extension is the ultimate validation — and for San Francisco, it’s a bet that their once-unheralded QB will continue to outperform expectations.
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