The San Francisco 49ers could end up replacing Brock Purdy with old friend Sam Darnold, an NFL writer suggests.

Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.

Heading into the 2024 NFL Season, the San Francisco 49ers were second-favorites to win the Super Bowl behind the Kansas City Chiefs. But, things did not

Much has been made of the contract for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ever since he was the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Mr. Irrelevant hasn't

As the 49ers prepare for the offseason, Brock Purdy is the number one priority, and CBS Broadcaster Jim Nantz endorses an extension ASAP.

Lynch made it clear the 49ers are fully committed to keeping Brock Purdy, who is eligible for a contract extension immediately. Purdy had 3,864 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024, but San Francisco missed the playoffs this year after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl last season.

Quarterback Brock Purdy was the last player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. He went from "Mr. Irrelevant" to becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees believes NFL teams can learn from how the Purdy situation shook out in San Francisco.

An underwhelming year didn't change how the San Francisco 49ers view quarterback Brock Purdy. Next season ... where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22. However, this past season ...

The 49ers used the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to bring in Purdy, a four-year starter at Iowa State. He's gone 23-13 as a starter at the NFL level and led the 49ers to two NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Now that the San Francisco 49ers are set to sign Brock Purdy long-term, Kyle Shanahan is ready to tether himself to the Iowa State product.