Brock Purdy He ranks seventh in QBR, and while there have been some bumps in the road Kyle ShanahanWorking quickly, it stays on stable ground even months after struggling with a toenail Patrick Mahomes At Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers signed Purdy to a rookie deal through the end of the season, which will make for an interesting decision. With Dak Prescott raise the market At up to $60 million per year (thanks to unparalleled leverage), Purdy will be ready for a top-tier deal even if he doesn’t eclipse those passing the Cowboys. Like We heard in MayLinks continue to be made around the league regarding a lower-cost plan.

Executives still discussing possible Shanahan reunion Kirk Cousins through 2025 trade, According to Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post. That could be a fallback option if Purdy negotiations go too hot for San Francisco’s liking, but it would still be a big investment to replace a soon-to-be 25-year-old arm with a player who will be 37 in 2025. risk. Shanahan was Cousins’ first NFL OC Jay Gruden He was now in charge when the long-time starter got his first extended QB1 run. 49ers drafted They’re offering the No. 2 overall pick to Washington in 2017 for Cousinsbut they promised Jimmy Garoppolo before his free agency a year later. This reunion seems unlikely, but a GM I told La Canfora in a separate article Expect the current Falcons starter to be traded next year.

October report announced Skepticism from some NFL corners that the Falcons will sit Michael Penix Jr. For two seasons, Cousins’ future post-2024 has been in question. For now, Cousins ​​will remain in Atlanta on a contract that includes $100 million in practical guarantees. Even if the 49ers don’t want to move on from Purdy, a Cousins ​​offseason rumor in 2025 seems more certain. Here’s the latest news from the NFC West:

• The 49ers made several notable trades and acquired Garoppolo before the deadline. Emmanuel Sanders And Chase Young During Shanahan-John Lynch The regime is running. Eighth year HC said (via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle) a similar possibility did not arise this year. 49ers make small addition by adding defensive tackle Khalil Davis from Texans To join DT from Houston to San Francisco Maliek Collins. Shanahan also classified the failure to be better prepared for injuries at safety as a “major risk.” Talanoa Hufangasituation but Tashaun Gipson rejoined the team via a training squad deal hours after the deadline. Hufanga, who tore his ACL in 2023 I’m not sure he’ll be back this season due to wrist injury.
• On NFC West safeties, Buddha Baker There appears to be a way for him to remain in Arizona after his contract expires. Some around the league are considering the possibility of a third Baker arriving.cardinals the contract is realistic, Jeremy Fowler notes from ESPN.com. The perennial Pro Bowler offered to leave Arizona in the 2023 offseason and I just got incentive to stay. Baker’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he will be 29 in free agency, opening the door to a lucrative third contract. The safety market has been hot and cold in recent years, but a high-end contract is needed if the Cardinals want to keep Baker. Now that Arizona has taken steps forward, Baker could certainly fit into the team’s long-term plans. expressed interest get stuck in the long run.
• Cardinals use in-season recruiting method Chad Ryland kicker but Matt PraterHis injury is not considered season-ending. Jonathan Gannon waits (via Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com) The Cardinals will get their 40-year-old regular hitter back at some point. Prater injured his left knee, which cost him six games.
• The Seahawks, who have both top linebacker options at the midpoint, have some reorganization to do after the bye. after trade Jerome Baker to Titans Ernest Jones, Hawks waived Tyrell Dodson. Seattle’s free agency plans for Baker and Dodson are out and mike macdonald in question (via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com) rookie Tyrice Knight He is the prime candidate to play alongside Jones. Seattle selected Knight in the 4th Round; Dodson goes to Miami through waiver request.