{"id":24455,"date":"2025-01-07T22:11:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=24455"},"modified":"2025-01-07T22:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:11:59","slug":"49ers-among-favorites-to-sign-113-million-future-hof-qb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=24455","title":{"rendered":"49ers Among Favorites to Sign $113 Million Future HoF QB"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192542155-e1736262904304.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192542155-e1736262904304.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192542155-e1736262904304.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2192542155-e1736262904304.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"49ers Among Favorites to Sign $113 Million Future HoF QB\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the 2025 NFL offseason is set to unfold, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves at a pivotal juncture regarding their quarterback position.<\/p>\n<p>Brock Purdy, who went from being the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft to the team\u2019s starting quarterback, is now at the center of contract extension discussions. Despite a challenging 2024 season that saw them finish 6-11, the 49ers remain committed to securing Purdy\u2019s services for the long term, with ESPN\u2019s projections suggesting a deal that could average upwards of $60 million per year.<\/p>\n<p>But re-signing Purdy to a long term deal isn\u2019t cut and dry. The Niners have other significant salary cap considerations and the need to maintain a competitive roster. Balancing a lucrative extension for Purdy with the financial demands of other key players will be a tricky task for the front office.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, over in New York, Aaron Rodgers\u2019 tenure with the Jets has been tumultuous. After a season-ending Achilles injury in 2023, his return in 2024 did not yield the results he or the team had hoped for, as it finished 5-12.<\/p>\n<p>The 41-year-old future Hall of Fame QB has yet to make a decision about whether he\u2019ll retire or keep playing, but he likely won\u2019t return to the Jets in 2025. Perhaps due to the uncertainty about Purdy\u2019s future, SportsBetting.ag has the 49ers with the third-best odds to sign Rodgers next season (+400) behind the Las Vegas Raiders (+200) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (+300).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Aaron Rodgers\u2019 Name Has Been Linked to the 49ers Before<\/h2>\n<p>Rodgers\u2019 ties to Northern California are well-documented. A native of Chico, California, and an alum of the University of California (Berkeley), Rodgers has previously expressed interest in playing for the 49ers. Notably, during the 2021 offseason, 49ers\u2019 head coach Kyle Shanahan reached out to inquire about Rodgers\u2019 availability.<\/p>\n<p>Acquiring a veteran quarterback like Rodgers could be appealing for the 49ers, who possess a roster built to compete for championships. With offensive weapons such as Christian McCaffrey\u00a0and George Kittle, the addition of Rodgers could provide the experience and leadership needed to capitalize on their barely-open Super Bowl window.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, if Rodgers were to be released by the Jets, the 49ers could secure his services without having to pay his $113 million Jets contract, making the move financially viable.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few significant issues with this idea, though. Rodgers\u2019 age and recent decline in performance raise legitimate questions about his future. Also, integrating a quarterback with a strong personality into an established locker room could present chemistry concerns for San Francisco.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>49ers Have Given Zero Indication They\u2019ll Move on From Brock Purdy<\/h2>\n<p>Despite a little potential drama courtesy of oddsmakers, the Niners will very likely stick with Purdy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is going to be one of the most fascinating contract negotiations in recent memory,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Nick Wagoner wrote about Purdy\u2019s future with the 49ers. \u201cAll signs continue to point to both sides wanting to strike a deal this offseason \u2014 remember, Purdy isn\u2019t a free agent until 2026 \u2014 but the question is whether the Niners and their quarterback can find a sweet spot that pays him what he deserves while also preserving resources to build out a contender around him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wagoner\u2019s colleague, Ben Solak, had a more ominous prediction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnlike most teams that rush to sign young free agents to big contracts, the 49ers will elect to wait on Purdy\u2019s contract,\u201d Solak predicted. \u201cThey want to see more of the quarterback in the changing offense to be sure he\u2019s their franchise guy \u2014 he\u2019ll be a free agent in 2026. This will lead to a training camp holdout that ultimately resolves with Purdy playing but makes for good summer drama.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the offseason progresses, all eyes will be on San Francisco to see how they navigate these challenges and solidify their plans under center for the 2025 season and beyond. Those plans likely won\u2019t include Rodgers, though.<\/p>\n<p>Beth Mishler-Elmore Beth Mishler-Elmore is a Heavy sports contributor based in the Midwest, focusing on the NFL, NBA and WNBA. 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