The defensive line sits at or near the top of the list of roster flaws the San Francisco 49ers must fix this offseason if they hope to return to Super Bowl form. One issue they run into in their quest is that their ability to spend big in free agency is going to be hamstrung by quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract extension.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team has begun negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy about a long-term contract and believes both sides want to get a deal done. Purdy’s contract extension is one of the main items on the offseason to-do list for San Francisco.

The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday announced a slew of changes to their coaching staff. Perhaps the most notable aspect of the announcement was new quarterbacks coach Mick Lombardi. He’s replacing Brian Griese,

LATEST Feb. 26, 11:15 a.m. Now-former San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese decided to leave coaching to spend more time with his family, general manager John Lynch confirmed on Wednesday after multiple reports indicated such Tuesday.

Earlier this month, 49ers owner Jed York confirmed that the team had met with Brock Purdy’s representation now that the quarterback is eligible for a second contract.

John Lynch confirmed negotiations are underway for a Brock Purdy extension and that the club is exploring trading Deebo Samuel when he spoke Wednesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Quarterback Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna Purdy are also good friends with the Kittles having done a Jackson Hole, Wyoming, bye week trip together where Brock and George had a bromance together, and then for Christmas where Jenna rocked some pajamas with Claire.

Brian Griese is out as the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers, removing the coach who was credited for pushing to draft Brock Purdy in 2022.

Overview: The offseason of Brock Purdy has arrived. The 49ers failed to secure a Super Bowl title during the discount window of Purdy's rookie contract (four years, $3.7 million). As he approaches the final year of that deal, Purdy is due one of the biggest pay raises in league history.