The NFL quarterbacks have been at the center of attention all through the offseason, with alot of players signing years of extensions of contract and fully moving in contract negotiations with their teams. The San Francisco 49ers are in an interesting position with Brock Purdy as their main focus.
Brock Purdy the star player has proven himself as the 49ers’ solution at quarterback, concluding a search that started after Colin Kaepernick’s time with the team. Though Brock Purdy was said to be the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, he has really evidently demonstrated he is fit for the role and position given to him. However, he hasn’t yet entered into contract extension agreements.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has taken his scarce time to explain an important information that the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement prohibits teams from renegotiating a player’s contract until they have finished their third season with that particular team, including the regular season of play. As a result of this, the earliest the 49ers can extend Brock Purdy’s contract is at the beginning of the 2024 playoffs which will soon come.
This timing could benefit both parties fairly and equally. Beuck Purdy is set to earn just $960,000 in 2024, significantly below market value for a successful starting quarterback. An early extension would shield Purdy from the financial risk of a potential postseason injury for he and his body. For the 49ers, securing Purdy’s contract early could be financially advantageous for them, helping them avoid the rising costs of players as other quarterback deals set new benchmarks. It would also provide a clearer picture of their long term salary cap, which is essential for planning extensions for other key players on the well drafted and properly planned schedule of the team.
