While Brock Purdy became one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL last week, he did not reset the market. The San Francisco 49ers star suggested that he took less money to be a team player, but it is fair to wonder how true that is.
Purdy recently signed a five-year, $265M contract extension with the 49ers. That deal includes $181M in guaranteed money. The $55M average annual salary makes Purdy the fifth-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, according to Spotrac. The guaranteed money is less than what seven other QBs got on their most recent deals.
Purdy spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his negotiations with the Niners. He indicated that he took less money to help San Francisco build a better team around him.
“I know who I am and I’m gonna, obviously, want to get what I deserve, but also surround myself with guys around me and not just try to take every penny for myself,” Purdy said. “That’s the whole point of negotiating. You go through that and try to meet in a middle ground. Where we ended, man, I’m extremely grateful and happy with.”
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