San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has taken the NFL by storm since stepping into the starting role during the 2022 season. Now, the 25-year-old signal-caller is generating headlines again—not for his play on the field,

Purdy ranks fourth in the NFL in QBR (69.3), sixth in passing yards (9,075), first in yards per attempt (8.9), and seventh in passing touchdowns (61). However, the 49ers could choose to let Purdy play out the season and franchise tag him.

All signs point toward the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy coming to an agreement on a long-term contract extension in the offseason that makes Purdy one of the highest-paid QBs in the NFL.