Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

One of the most recognizable San Francisco 49ers players may have played his last down with the team as the franchise looks to cut costs this offseason.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.

The San Francisco 49ers have been predicted to hand out a major long-term deal to a 25-year-old star this winter.

This is the Chronicle’s annual offseason advice for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, a story that’s always been written with a wink and a nudge. That’s not to say that the actual recommendations haven’t been serious over the years.

As the NFL offseason continues, 49ers QB coach Brian Griese has declined the opportunity to interview for the Jets HC job.

Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.

Over the Cap listed six 49ers who could exit as cap casualties during the 2025 offseason, and it includes a couple staples of head coach Kyle Shanahan’s tenure. Here are the six players:

The extensions that Jared Goff and Tua Tagovailoa received before the 2024 campaign could serve as starting points for the 49ers and Brock Purdy's camp.

The San Francisco 49ers are facing a pivotal decision as they evaluate how much quarterback Brock Purdy is worth. Now eligible for a contract extension, Purdy's future salary has become a hot topic of debate. Critics argue that his recent dip in production this season has...

San Francisco is in the process of remodeling its coaching staff, while the Niners will in a couple of months have to navigate the challenges of free agency amid a backdrop of contract negotiations with Brock Purdy that may come to define the next few years.