LOCKED IN Till 2029: 49ers 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Brock Purdy Signs Historic $760.4 Million Extension with Bonus ESPN Deal
In a stunning announcement that has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL and sports media industry, San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Brock Purdy has inked a four-year, $760.4 million contract extension that will keep him in the Bay Area through the 2029 season.
The deal, reported as the largest total contract value in NFL history, includes a $40 million guaranteed signing bonus and a groundbreaking media partnership with ESPN worth an undisclosed but highly lucrative amount.
A Deal That Resets the Market
The contract not only rewards Purdy for his meteoric rise from Mr. Irrelevant to franchise cornerstone, but it also resets the quarterback market, putting him in a financial stratosphere previously unseen in professional football.
Despite the enormous total value, the guaranteed money—$40 million—has raised eyebrows, as it represents a smaller proportion compared to similar mega-deals. However, insiders say the deal is heavily incentivized with performance-based escalators, MVP
LOCKED IN Till 2029: 49ers 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Brock Purdy Signs Historic $760.4 Million Contract Extension with ESPN Deal
San Francisco, CA – April 30, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have officially locked down their star quarterback for the foreseeable future. On Tuesday afternoon, the franchise announced that Brock Purdy, the 4-time Pro Bowl signal-caller and former Mr. Irrelevant, has signed a jaw-dropping four-year, $760.4 million contract extension that will keep him under center in the Bay Area through the 2029 NFL season.
The landmark deal, which makes Purdy the highest-paid player in NFL history by total value, includes a $40 million guaranteed signing bonus and one of the most unique add-ons in league history — a multi-platform media deal with ESPN, set to elevate Purdy’s presence off the field.