The San Francisco 49ers commenced their voluntary offseason program, with almost all players present except George Kittle. General Manager John Lynch was positive about Brock Purdy's ongoing contract negotiations, emphasizing Purdy's professionalism and contributions to the team. Players like Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams attended this year, contrasting last offseason's absences. Lynch highlighted the importance of team cohesion amidst roster changes. Purdy is poised for a substantial contract extension, likely setting a record for the franchise, as he approaches the end of his rookie deal with a $5.3 million salary.
Purdy's appearance alone is enough to uplift the mood at 4949 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, and general manager John Lynch said Purdy's contract talks are going in a good direction.
We're grateful for him and we're looking forward to having him as our quarterback for a long time.
Lynch also expressed gratitude for so many players showing up, a month after the 49ers purged their roster with nearly 20 players landing on teams elsewhere.
As for Purdy, the 49ers' starting quarterback enters his fourth season, he's been patiently waiting for an overdue raise that likely will serve as the largest contract in 49ers history.
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