The San Francisco 49ers aimed to secure a franchise quarterback on a rookie contract by selecting Trey Lance No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. However, it was Brock Purdy, drafted last in 2022, who unexpectedly became the starting QB, leading the team to significant playoff success. Now, with Purdy's rookie contract concluded, he has signed a historic five-year, $265 million deal, marking a shift in the team's financial strategy as they transition from a cost-effective QB model towards a framework supporting a high-paid star.
In April of 2021, the San Francisco 49ers traded up to select quarterback Trey Lance No. 3 overall. The hope was that the pieces would add up to a Super Bowl championship.
We made him the last pick of the draft and it's served us well, general manager John Lynch said, reflecting on how Brock Purdy became their starting quarterback.
Purdy's rookie contract has ended, and he recently signed a five-year, $265 million deal, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history.
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