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49ers Lock in Brock Purdy with $265 M Extension, Trade Deebo Samuel as Receiver Search Intensifies

San Francisco’s record-setting extension secures Purdy under center with looming cap strains on a depleted receiver roster.

Brock Purdy And Money
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Overview

  • The 49ers signed Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million extension with $181 million fully guaranteed, making him the franchise’s highest-paid player.
  • Deebo Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round pick and Brandon Aiyuk remains sidelined recovering from torn ACL and MCL injuries.
  • San Francisco has shown interest in free agents Keenan Allen and Gabe Davis to bolster its receiving corps after trading Samuel.
  • General Manager John Lynch acknowledged that DeMarcus Robinson could face a three-game suspension following a November DUI arrest, creating early-season depth concerns.
  • Former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticized the size of Purdy’s deal and Pro Football Focus ranked him 11th among NFL quarterbacks, fueling debate over his valuation.