Why 49ers’ Purdy could not signal contract extension anytime quickly

San Francisco 49ers reporter Cam Inman of the Bay Space Information Group beforehand instructed the membership ought to get a contract extension completed with beginning quarterback Brock Purdy in some unspecified time in the future between now and “proper after” the 2025 NFL Draft concludes on April 26. 

Whereas negotiations may drag on into the summer time months, NFL insider Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports activities shared in a chunk up to date on Thursday night why 49ers followers should not be too involved concerning the workforce’s quarterback state of affairs.

“Fox Sports activities has discovered that each side are actively negotiating with the intent to finalize a deal earlier than the 2025 season,” Schultz stated concerning the 49ers and Purdy. “Might it occur earlier than subsequent month’s draft? It is attainable, however as one league supply put it, ‘There’s not a rush.'”

Whereas Purdy is at the moment on observe to play on the closing 12 months of his cheap rookie contract, he theoretically may avoid the membership by means of the offseason program till he receives the extension he is earned through his play. 

Some have questioned if head coach Kyle Shanahan and/or basic supervisor John Lynch view just lately signed signal-caller Mac Jones as a possible substitute for Purdy, however there isn’t any indication that is the case. 

“I actually simply suppose Kyle and John need to get this completed,” a basic supervisor instructed Schultz concerning the 49ers locking Purdy down. “The ultimate quantity might be tough, however the cap is rising, and the quarterback market is barely going up.”

In an article printed on Tuesday, Inman poured chilly water over the concept that the 49ers may make a shock transfer and signal free agent Aaron Rodgers. Shanahan was as soon as in bringing Rodgers to San Francisco, however that was again in 2021. 

Rodgers is anticipated to signal with both the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Minnesota Vikings if he would not retire. 

“Let’s be clear,” Schultz added. “That is Purdy’s workforce, and Jones is strictly there as a backup. His addition can have no bearing on Purdy’s impending extension.”

Nothing’s for certain till Purdy places pen to paper on a deal, nevertheless it seems like people related to each events need it identified that the 25-year-old would be the 49ers QB1 past the 2025 season.