The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make on quarterback Brock Purdy, who is eligible for an extension in 2025. If the team doesn't want to sign him for the long haul, one NFL analyst predicts San Fran will replace Purdy with a 10-time Pro Bowler who is a Steelers pending free agent.

There’s a significant aspect of Brock Purdy’s career arc that flies under-the-radar while issues like his contract and his place in the NFL quarterback hierarchy dominate so much of

Purdy initially signed a four-year rookie contract with the 49ers after the 2022 NFL Draft. That contract pays him about $3.7 million over four years, making him one of the lowest-paid quarterbacks. His base salary for the 2024 season was $985,000.

Many expect the San Francisco 49ers will commit to finalizing a high-value extension for Brock Purdy soon, with The Athletic's Dianna Russini confirming it.

The San Francisco 49ers will look to ink a contract extension with quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason, but with some hefty salaries on the books, they could try a bold move to lessen that burden.

It seems there isn't much question about whether the San Francisco 49ers want to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a contract extension this offseason. General manager John Lynch didn't mince words at his end-of-season press conference,