Overview

• The 49ers agreed to a five-year, $265 million extension for Purdy with $181 million guaranteed, the largest contract in franchise history.
• GM John Lynch affirmed Purdy as the franchise quarterback, citing his leadership and production after a record-setting start and a Super Bowl appearance.
• Column analysis underscores that the deal effectively ties the futures of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch to Purdy’s performance this season.
• Following a 6-11 campaign, San Francisco retooled by trading Deebo Samuel, restructuring deals, re-signing George Kittle and Fred Warner, adding 11 draft picks, and bringing back defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
• Expectations have intensified, with voices like Joe Theismann and Matt Ryan emphasizing heightened scrutiny and a mandate to elevate teammates, while debate persists with comparisons to Jimmy Garoppolo.