Latest Brock Purdy News

49ers OL coach explains why the team didn't need to make a big investment to upgrade the line

Jun. 06, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The amount of talent on the San Francisco 49ers' offense can be staggering at times. The Niners have five skilled position players who have been first- or second-team All-Pros the past three seasons, an MVP finalist in quarterback Brock Purdy and the best...

The 49ers sign receiver Jauan Jennings to an extension through the 2025 season

May. 29, 2024 18:59 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed receiver Jauan Jennings to a contract extension through the 2025 season to get one of their two missing receivers back at practice. The Niners had given Jennings a $4.89 million restricted free agent tender in March before...

Brock Purdy counts on a healthy offseason leading to even more progress

May. 28, 2024 17:45 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy's brief time in the NFL has been a bit of a whirlwind with him going from “Mr. Irrelevant” to fill-in starter for a contender as a rookie to a MVP finalist and Super Bowl quarterback last season. After spending the 2022 offseason preparing...

The 49ers balance immediate needs with long-term plans in NFL draft

Apr. 27, 2024 22:09 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With the core of a roster that made it to the Super Bowl last season still in place, the San Francisco 49ers had few glaring holes on the roster headed into the NFL draft. That made the approach to picking as much about adding depth with players who could...

Jets select Alabama safety Jaylen Key with the final pick as the NFL draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'

Apr. 27, 2024 22:08 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jaylen Key knows what comes with his new nickname. And the former Alabama safety is fully embracing being this year's “Mr. Irrelevant.” The New York Jets selected Key with the final pick of the NFL draft Saturday — No. 257 overall —...

The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021

Apr. 18, 2024 16:34 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. After sitting out round one the past two years thanks to a pricey decision to trade up for quarterback Trey Lance in 2021, the 49ers will be in position to fill a...