Overview

• Purdy told ESPN his camp prioritized guarantees over pushing to top the market on average annual value.
• His representatives presented the 49ers with comparisons to peers such as Jared Goff, Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence to frame his value.
• Josh Allen’s six-year, $330 million deal at about $55 million per year influenced Purdy’s expectations and helped guide his final stance.
• Kyle Shanahan phoned Purdy in April to reassure him during the final stages of talks, a call both sides say helped ease the process.
• San Francisco finalized a five-year, $265 million agreement in mid-May, placing Purdy among the highest-paid quarterbacks by total value and at roughly $53 million per year.