NFL Confidential: Where the 49ers stand with Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk

No team was hit harder in free agency than the San Francisco 49ers. No team was as aggressive as the New England Patriots. I explore the latest on both clubs in my column, as well as one of the NFL Draft's top prospects. 

There's no doubt who the 49ers' quarterback of the future is: Brock Purdy. While sources don't believe a contract extension is imminent, FOX Sports has learned that both sides are actively negotiating with the intent to finalize a deal before the 2025 season.

Could it happen before next month's draft? It's possible, but as one league source put it, "there's not a rush."

The bigger question is, what will the terms be?

Earlier in the 2024 season, it seemed possible that Purdy could surpass Dak Prescott's $60 million annual clip with the Cowboys if he had another stellar campaign and deep playoff run. While that now seems less likely, multiple sources insist that Purdy could still land "anywhere from $50-$55 million, or potentially more."

If recent history is any guide, a new deal could take some time. For Nick Bosa's extension, San Francisco waited until the day before the 2023 season. Brandon Aiyuk's negotiations dragged on for months, only to be resolved a week before the 2024 season. Trent Williams' contract talks were also difficult last year, and Deebo Samuel had his own drawn-out process three years ago.

"I really just think Kyle (Shanahan) and John (Lynch) want to get this done," a current GM told FOX Sports. "The final number will be tricky, but the cap is rising, and the quarterback market is only going up.

"After the year they've had with the losing, injuries, Aiyuk, and trading Deebo (Samuel), I'm not sure they have the stomach to have another contentious negotiation in the media."

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