Brock Purdy has locked in a new five-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers, valued at $256 million and featuring $181 million in guaranteed money. Interestingly, the most talked-about element of the contract isn’t the hefty payout. Reports over the weekend revealed that the deal, officially completed on Tuesday, includes a no-trade clause.
During the press conference introducing his new contract, Purdy addressed whether adding a no-trade clause was a must. He acknowledged that while it was expected and something he and his agent discussed—especially considering what other quarterbacks around the league have—it wasn’t a dealbreaker for him.
“I think it’s important, yes, but also that’s something that my agent and I had discussed with what other quarterbacks have around the league and stuff in their contract,” said the 49ers star quarterback.
While the no-trade clause gives a player some control over his future, top-tier quarterbacks rarely need that kind of safeguard. If a player like Purdy doesn’t want to be part of a deal, chances are no team would take on his contract anyway.
Brock Purdy with the 49ers
“But, for me, was it going to be a determining factor in signing it or not? No. We were very grateful that we had it in there, but at the end of the day, like I said, everything else that the contract entails we’re extremely excited about, so we’re just grateful how it turned out.”
Brock Purdy may be the most compelling success story in the NFL today. Selected as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 draft, he has shattered expectations and emerged as one of the league’s top ten quarterbacks. While some detractors argue that his success stems from the elite talent surrounding him and the system designed by head coach Kyle Shanahan, Purdy still has to execute under pressure—and he’s delivered.
Guiding the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance two seasons ago stands as a clear testament to his ability and poise.
Starting quarterbacks define the identity of every NFL team. They’re expected to be fully committed and serve as the face of the organization. Including no-trade clauses in their contracts gives them extra leverage—especially in a league as unforgiving as the NFL.
