The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make on quarterback Brock Purdy, who is eligible for an extension in 2025. If the team doesn't want to sign him for the long haul, one NFL analyst predicts San Fran will replace Purdy with a 10-time Pro Bowler who is a Steelers pending free agent.

How much Purdy gets paid remains to be seen, and there’s no consensus on where exactly his deal winds up from an average annual value perspective. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini in a podcast with Robert Mays, said she thinks a deal in the $55-60 million annually will be the sweet spot for the 49ers and their franchise QB.

Many expect the San Francisco 49ers will commit to finalizing a high-value extension for Brock Purdy soon, with The Athletic's Dianna Russini confirming it.

If Brock Purdy is slated to command upwards of $60 million annually on his second contract, the San Francisco 49ers should not think twice about letting him walk in favor of drafting his replacement.

As Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers have both indicated they want to get a contract extension done quickly this offseason, the eventual deal that

Brock Purdy emerged as the man in shining armor for the San Francisco 49ers as they headed to the Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs. While he was labeled as “Mr. Irrelevant” and a “system QB,