Why Brock Purdy’s massive 49ers contract isn’t what it seems
Brock Purdy has come a long way from being the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After emerging as a franchise-caliber quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he was rewarded in May with a massive five-year, $265 million contract extension that includes $181 million in guaranteed money. On paper, it's the most lucrative deal in 49ers history-and a far cry from the league-minimum deal he once played on. But as several voices around the league have pointed out, the real value of Purdy's new contract may be significantly lower than the headline figure suggests.The deal has drawn widespread support from former players and league insiders. "This is the right person in the locker room to lead your team," said former All-Pro safety Rodney Harrison. "If you're paying Trent Williams $27 million a year at 36 years old... you gotta […]
