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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy joked last Christmas that he couldn’t afford the traditional gifts given to offensive lineman because of his rookie contract, but this year it’s a different story.
The 24-year-old communicator surprised his teammates with a great gift this holiday season, giving them 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, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“Guys, I just want to say Merry christmas. “I have some gifts for you, sorry for the wait, but if you want to follow me outside,” Purdy said in a video shared by the team on social media.
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Once outside, the team saw nine new cars: five Toyota Sequoias and four Toyota Tundras.
“Oh my God, I can’t believe this,” offensive tackle Nick Zakelj said with a laugh.
“Listen to the purr,” guard Aaron Banks said as he revved the engine. “Purdy, that purr is Purdy.”
“Honestly, I’m blown away,” offensive tackle Jaylon Moore added. “This is probably the greatest gift I have ever received in my life.”
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, #13, throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Images by Cary Edmondson-Imagn)
Last season, the star running back. Christian McCaffrey He gifted the offensive linemen a personalized golf bag, a certificate for equipped golf clubs and a bottle of tequila, a gesture usually reserved for the quarterback.
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“Financially I couldn’t cover that right now.” Purdy joked with reporters. At the moment. “Shout out to him. Everyone loved it. So thank you, Christian.”
Purdy is still on his rookie contract, a contract that pays him $985,000 this season. However, the fourth-year quarterback will receive a big payday.
As the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, “Mr. Irrelevant” surprised fans during his rookie season when he took over the starting role as the third-string quarterback following injuries to Trey Lance and, eventually, Jimmy Garoppolo.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, #13, throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Images by Cary Edmondson-Imagn)
He led the team to the NFC Championship before suffering a devastating injury to his throwing arm. He returned the following season to lead the Niners to the Super Bowl.
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Now, the 49ers are expected to lock up Purdy with a huge long-term contract extension in the offseason.
“I think Brock has done nothing but play at a very, very high level,” tight end George Kittle said recently about what Purdy’s new deal would look like. according to NBC Sports. “The good thing about contracts is that when you play at a high level, you can compare yourself to other people in the league and when others are paid between 50 and 60 million dollars, and you are a better quarterback than them, it is difficult” . not receive the same amount of money.
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