The 49ers got a head start this week on what figures to be a busy offseason. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was in line to be San Francisco's most-important unrestricted free agent. The 49ers checked that box with a preemptive strike. Lenoir and the 49ers agreed to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday. That move narrows San Francisco's offseason priorities. Here is a look at what figures to be the items at the top of the 49ers' to-do list after the conclusion of the current season: 1. Brock Purdy The Pro Bowl quarterback finally can negotiate a new contract at the end of the season. And he figures to go from being one of the lowest-paid players on the 49ers to one of the top-compensated players in the entire NFL. There are 19 quarterbacks in the NFL earning $33 million or more per season. Purdy will join that list with his next contract. The only question is whether his next deal is closer to the $33 million average contract of Baker Mayfield or the $60 million annual pay of Dak Prescott. Nine quarterbacks make more than $50 million a year, so that would seem to be a reasonable number for Purdy. 2. Dre Greenlaw The 49ers hope that linebacker Dre Greenlaw can return to the...
Ranking 49ers’ offseason priorities after Lenoir’s contract extension
Nov 13, 2024 at 1:20 PM
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers mailbag: Can SF re-sign Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga? Which big-name players could the 49ers lose this offseason?
By Marc Adams
Dec 21
The San Francisco 49ers have three games remaining in the 2024 season. They would love to win all three and finish on a high note. But it won't be easy. On Sunday, they play in Miami and are still banged up at some key positions, namely running back, with Isaac Guerendo having...
Former 49ers star: Fixing the O-line must be the offseason priority
By David Bonilla
Dec 23
Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman believes he knows exactly what the San Francisco 49ers need to focus on this offseason. After the team's 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Sherman stressed that general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan must prioritize...
49ers reporter doesn't expect a discount from Brock Purdy in contract talks
By David Bonilla
Dec 23
KNBR host and podcast personality Larry Krueger recently shared his perspective on the looming contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy, a storyline that is poised to be among the most discussed during the upcoming offseason.
Some have...
FS1 host makes bold prediction about Brock Purdy's upcoming 49ers contract
By David Bonilla
Dec 23
The San Francisco 49ers could be gearing up for yet another tough offseason contract negotiation, this time with quarterback Brock Purdy. While many expect Purdy to land a massive deal that could position him among the NFL's highest-paid players—or even reset the...