San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy joked last Christmas that he couldn’t afford the traditional gifts given to the offensive lineman because of his rookie contract, but this year is a different story.
The 24-year-old signal caller surprised his teammates with quite a gift this holiday season, gifting them all with brand new cars.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, No. 13, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“Guys, I just want to say it Merry christmas. I have some presents for you, sorry for the wait, but if you would follow me out,” Purdy said in a video shared by the team on social media.
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Once outside, the team saw nine brand new cars: five Toyota Sequoias and four Toyota Tundras.
“Oh my God, I can’t believe this,” offensive tackle Nick Zakelj said, laughing.
“Listen to the purr,” guard Aaron Banks said as he revved the engine. “Purdy, that purr is Purdy.”
“My mind is blown, honestly,” added offensive tackle Jaylon Moore. “This is probably the greatest gift I’ve ever received in my life.”
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, No. 13, throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
Last season the star was running back Christian McCaffrey presented the offensive linemen with a custom golf bag, a matching golf club certificate and a bottle of tequila – a gesture usually reserved for the quarterback.
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‘Financially I couldn’t afford that now’ Purdy joked with reporters at the time. “Shout out to him. Everyone loved it. So thank you, Christian.”
Purdy is still on a rookie deal, a contract that pays him $985,000 this season. However, the fourth-year quarterback is in for a huge reward.
The final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, “Mr. Irrelevant” stunned fans during his rookie season when he took over the starting role at third-string quarterback after injuries to Trey Lance and eventually Jimmy Garoppolo.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, No. 13, throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
He led the team all the way to the NFC Championship before suffering a devastating injury to his throwing arm. He returned the following season to lead the Niners all the way to the Super Bowl.
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Now the 49ers are expected to sign Purdy with a huge long-term contract extension this offseason.
“I don’t think Brock has done anything other than play at a very, very high level,” George Kittle said recently about what Purdy’s new deal could look like. according to NBC Sports. “The nice thing about contracts is when you play at a high level, you can compare yourself to other people in the league and when other guys are getting paid fifty to sixty million dollars, and you’re a better quarterback than them, then it’s hard .” not to get that same amount.”
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