There’s been debate recently over whether San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy deserves to be paid in the upper echelon of his position. After failing to lead an injury-riddled 49ers squad to the postseason in 2024 and seeing his stats taking a step back,

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is slated to enter the final year of his contract in the 2025 season. If he gets beyond 2025, he’ll be in line to do something that has become exceedingly rare in 49ers history.

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.