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49ers Finalize Brock Purdy's $265 Million Extension with Rare No-Trade Clause

The landmark deal secures Purdy as San Francisco's franchise quarterback but creates salary cap challenges and delays teammate negotiations.

Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 17: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts during the first half of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy's five-year, $265 million contract extension includes $181 million guaranteed and a full no-trade clause, making him one of only eight NFL players with such a clause.
  • The deal averages $53 million annually, tying Purdy for the seventh-highest quarterback salary in the league by average annual value.
  • The 49ers face significant salary cap challenges due to the extension, described as 'salary cap Tetris,' which has stalled contract talks with All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner.
  • Purdy’s extension reflects a broader trend in the NFL of securing franchise quarterbacks with large guarantees and rare contractual protections.
  • The deal has sparked ripple effects across the league, influencing how teams approach quarterback contracts and draft strategies.