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49ers Face Salary Showdown with QB Brock Purdy

3/7/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers are in a financial tug-of-war with quarterback Brock Purdy, who is eyeing a lucrative contract extension. Currently offered $45 million annually, Purdy desires a salary closer to $50 million. To make this happen, the team is considering tough decisions, including trading Deebo Samuel and possibly cutting defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to free up cap space.

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The San Francisco 49ers are in a financial tug-of-war with quarterback Brock Purdy, who is eyeing a lucrative contract extension. Currently offered $45 million annually, Purdy desires a salary closer to $50 million. To make this happen, the team is considering tough decisions, including trading Deebo Samuel and possibly cutting defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to free up cap space.