PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a … More
In an effort to not “make things ugly” between the organization and himself, quarterback Brock Purdy led with a team-first mentality that was the driving force in solidifying his long-term extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
According to SI. Now’s Albert Breer, contractual talks between Purdy, and the Niners were built on compromise and a long-term agreement plan that was met in advance.
Both the Niners and Purdy vowed to get a deal done centered around not resetting the proverbial quarterback market with the intention of Purdy’s extension having “cashflow, structures and guarantees” to solidify his long-term standing on the roster.
The projected goal of Purdy’s agent Kyle Strongin was to achieve a new deal for his client by the start of training camp. This was due to the Niners recent history of playing contractual hardball with its prior star players, specifically edge rusher Nick Bosa and receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Purdy played the role of consummate professional by participating in team offseason workouts during negotiations. Behind the scenes, Strongin and Niners’ cap aficionados Paraag Marathe and Brian Hampton put the finishing touches on Purdy’s five-year $265 million deal that was finalized on Friday, May 16.
Purdy and the Niners Use Jared Goff’s Contract As The Baseline
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers shakes hands with … More
Purdy’s recent extension features $165.05 million in new money during the first three seasons which adds up to $170.14 million in guaranteed dollars across four years. Those numbers edge out Jared Goff’s $170 million guaranteed deal from a season ago which both sides felt was an appeasable but non-record-breaking total to reach.
Overall, the former Iowa State standout will expect to garner $215 million in new money across four years as well as $220.3 million through the first five seasons of the contract.
Purdy’s Deal Is A Primarily Front-Loaded Contract
HENDERSON, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks to media during … More
$50 million of Purdy’s $270.346 million contract will be available for him in 2030 which confirms his deal is mostly front-loaded. It was a goal of Purdy’s camp for the contract to be made this way which is why Mr. Irrelevant is projected to make more in 2028 ($55.05 million) and nearly as much in 2029 (49.95 million).
62% of Purdy’s contract extension money is guaranteed over three years which makes him one of the richest signal callers in the league.
Purdy’s Contract Features A No-Trade Clause And A Hefty Injury Total Guarantee
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers leaves the game … More
Purdy’s new deal also features a $181 million injury guarantee and a no-trade clause. The later wasn’t on the table initially during the negotiation process and is an organizational first for San Francisco. The clause officially ties the seventh-round standout to the team until he’s 30-years old.
