Mon Mar 31 06:40:00 UTC 2025: ## 49ers’ Exhaustion Cited as Reason for Dramatic 2024 Season Collapse

**SANTA CLARA, CA** – The San Francisco 49ers’ stunning fall from grace in the 2024 NFL season can be attributed, in part, to player exhaustion, according to quarterback Brock Purdy. After three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship game (2021-2023), culminating in a Super Bowl appearance in 2023, the team’s relentless playoff push took its toll.

“Last year, man, guys were tired,” Purdy stated on the “Built 4 More” podcast. The grueling schedule, extending from July training camp to late February, left players physically and mentally drained heading into the 2024 season. Over three years, the 49ers played nine more games than teams that missed the playoffs, contributing to a significant injury burden and overall fatigue.

This exhaustion manifested in a disappointing 5-4 start, followed by a catastrophic 1-7 finish, landing the team in last place in the NFC West. Purdy, while acknowledging his own fatigue, emphasized the added strain on veteran players. The team’s response has been a relatively quiet offseason, focusing on rest and strategic player movement rather than aggressive free agency acquisitions.

The 49ers’ situation stands in stark contrast to other teams discussed at the recent NFL Annual League Meeting. While the Steelers remain noncommittal on signing Aaron Rodgers, the Cowboys are optimistic about contract talks with Micah Parsons, and the Browns are focused on ending their quarterback carousel. Elsewhere, the Bills extended cornerback Christian Benford, while the Ravens re-signed cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and extended head coach John Harbaugh. The Patriots, meanwhile, are focusing on building a stronger defense. The upcoming offseason workout program will be a crucial test for the 49ers as they aim to rebound from their disastrous 2024 campaign.

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