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49ers Rebuild Roster After Purdy's $265M Contract

10/3/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers rebuilt around Brock Purdy after signing a five-year, $265 million contract.
They moved on from Jimmy Garoppolo in 2021, pursuing a younger, cost-effective quarterback.
Nearly 20 players were released as the club overhauls roster for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The team carries $99.2 million in dead cap space; compensatory picks should aid future roster building.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers rebuilt around Brock Purdy after signing a five-year, $265 million contract.
They moved on from Jimmy Garoppolo in 2021, pursuing a younger, cost-effective quarterback.
Nearly 20 players were released as the club overhauls roster for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The team carries $99.2 million in dead cap space; compensatory picks should aid future roster building.