2025-06-08American Football

🏈 From Mr. Irrelevant to Franchise QB: Brock Purdy Signs $265M Deal with 49ers

Quarterback Brock Purdy has agreed to a five-year contract worth $265m (£200m); deal includes $181m (£136m) in guarantees, according to reports; Purdy was taken with the final pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft

Quarterback Brock Purdy has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $265 million (£200 million). The deal includes $181 million (£136 million) in guaranteed money, according to reports.

Purdy, taken with the final pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft — earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant — originally signed a rookie contract worth just $3.7 million (£2.7 million).

The 25-year-old's meteoric rise has been nothing short of astonishing. After taking over as starter late in his rookie season, Purdy went on to become an NFL MVP finalist and led the 49ers to the Super Bowl in the 2023 season.

📈 A Meteoric Rise

Purdy’s journey from draft afterthought to franchise cornerstone is one of the NFL’s most remarkable modern success stories.

Not only did he become a consistent starter, but he also helped rescue the 49ers from a high-stakes misstep — the trade-up for Trey Lance in 2021, which cost the team three first-round picks. Lance struggled and was traded away in 2023, while Purdy emerged as the steady hand under center.

💪 Record-Breaking Season

In 2023, Purdy had one of the most prolific passing seasons in 49ers history. He:

  • Set a franchise record with 4,280 passing yards

  • Became the first Niners QB in over 20 years to throw at least 30 touchdown passes (he threw 31)

  • Finished fourth in NFL MVP voting

  • Led comeback playoff victories over Green Bay and Detroit before a narrow overtime Super Bowl loss to Kansas City

📉 A Tougher 2024 Campaign

The 2024 season proved more difficult for Purdy. Hampered by injuries to key offensive players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Brandon Aiyuk, the offense sputtered at times.

Purdy’s production dipped:

  • Passer rating fell nearly 17 points to 96.1

  • He threw 20 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions

  • Struggled to complete comeback drives late in games

Despite the regression, the 49ers clearly believe in his leadership and long-term potential, making this blockbuster extension a powerful vote of confidence.