SANTA CLARA, CA - Brock Purdy’s career arc in the 2K Online Franchise league has been anything but ordinary. After five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers-highlighted by a Super Bowl title in Season 29-Purdy made a surprise move to the New England Patriots in Season 32. Now, following a one-year detour in the AFC East, he's back in the Bay Area with a massive new contract: a five-year extension worth $265 million, including $181 million guaranteed.
The deal makes him one of the highest-paid players in league history, and firmly re-establishes him as the face of a 49ers team in transition.
In Season 32…
Purdy suited up for the Patriots and delivered one of the most efficient seasons of his career. In 13 games, he completed 71.7% of his passes for 2,713 yards, 19 touchdowns, and just 7 interceptions, while posting a career-best 103.1 passer rating. Though New England failed to reach the postseason, Purdy showed he could thrive in a new system, even without the playmakers he had grown accustomed to in San Francisco.
A 49ers Legend Reclaims the Helm
Purdy's return to the 49ers reunites him with the franchise where he made his name. From Season 27 to Season 31, he started 83 games for San Francisco, throwing for 18,895 yards, 143 touchdowns, and 98 interceptions. He owns a career 64.6% completion rate, with an 8.0 yards-per-attempt average, and 92.6 passer rating across 96 total games played.
His defining moment came in Season 29, when he led the 49ers to a 31-23 victory over the Buffalo Bills in 2K OLF Super Bowl XXIX. That night at AT&T Stadium, Purdy turned in a masterclass:
14 of 15 passing, 207 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a perfect 158.3 QB rating. It remains one of the greatest Super Bowl performances in franchise history.
The Big Payday
The 49ers' front office had reportedly been in discussions with Purdy's camp since midseason, but things accelerated quickly once the Patriots were eliminated from playoff contention. The five-year, $265M contract-averaging $53M per year-signals full commitment from San Francisco as they build around Purdy for a second time.
What to Watch This Season
With Brock Purdy back under center, the 49ers aim to build on last season's 9-win campaign, which saw them earn a playoff berth and notch a Wild Card victory over the New Orleans Saints before falling to the eventual NFC Champion Chicago Bears. San Francisco kicks off the new season in Week 1 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks-one of five primetime games on their schedule, including a Week 17 Sunday night clash with Chicago.
The road ahead won't be easy. The Niners face key matchups against the New Orleans Saints (Week 2), Los Angeles Rams (Weeks 5 & 10), Jacksonville Jaguars (Week 4), Carolina Panthers (Week 12), and the Indianapolis Colts (Week 16), all of whom are expected to factor heavily into the playoff race. With Purdy back in red and gold, expectations are rising fast in the Bay.
