Sat Mar 22 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## 49ers’ Purdy Contract Negotiations Expected to be Difficult, Expert Says
**San Francisco, CA** – The San Francisco 49ers’ quiet offseason, marked by significant cost-cutting measures, is casting a shadow over contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy. NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo predicts a challenging process, suggesting Purdy will demand a salary comparable to the league’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
The 49ers have released several players, including defensive end Leonard Floyd and defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, in an effort to reduce spending. While these moves create cap space, potentially freeing up funds for Purdy’s contract, Garofolo believes Purdy’s representatives won’t settle for anything less than a deal in the high $50 million range annually. He anticipates Purdy aiming for a salary within the top tier of NFL quarterbacks, potentially exceeding the current average of 21-25% of the salary cap. This could put his annual salary in the range of $58 million to $69 million, depending on the final salary cap number.
While Garofolo doesn’t foresee Purdy reaching the highest salary in the league (currently held by Dak Prescott), he believes the quarterback will push for a contract close to Prescott’s figure. This expectation is further complicated by reports of 49ers ownership expressing dissatisfaction with past contract negotiations.
The looming conflict could prolong the negotiations, with Garofolo suggesting a resolution won’t be reached until a mutually agreeable figure, likely near Prescott’s contract, is found. The team’s cost-cutting strategy and ownership’s reported concerns suggest a protracted and potentially contentious negotiation ahead.
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