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Brock Purdy Signs Five-Year Extension After Playoff Success

4/14/2026

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Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, signed a five-year extension.
Despite a toe injury, he led six straight wins and threw 16 touchdowns.
Two losses to the Seattle Seahawks and a playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles followed.
Juszczyk defended Purdy.
Purdy's playoff success, including a Super Bowl appearance, counters the view that his achievements come only from the system.

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Story summary

Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, signed a five-year extension.
Despite a toe injury, he led six straight wins and threw 16 touchdowns.
Two losses to the Seattle Seahawks and a playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles followed.
Juszczyk defended Purdy.
Purdy's playoff success, including a Super Bowl appearance, counters the view that his achievements come only from the system.