Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua advised the San Francisco 49ers to proceed with caution before offering quarterback Brock Purdy a lucrative contract extension. Nacua expressed his concerns during an appearance on Julian Edelman's podcast, suggesting that a deal exceeding $50 million annually could potentially close the team's championship window.
In the NFL, several quarterbacks currently command annual salaries of over $50 million, with Dak Prescott leading the pack at $60 million per year. Despite Purdy's promising performance for the 49ers, boasting a 23-13 record as a starter and leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2023, he has yet to secure a significant payday compared to his peers. The 49ers are reportedly considering extending his contract, but Nacua's cautionary advice raises doubts about the potential repercussions of such a high-value deal.