Brock Purdy Speaks Out to Defend New Teammate Mike Evans After NFL Analyst Criticism — Pro Football Focus’ Zoltan Buday Claims the 49ers Overpaid for a Veteran Receiver in Decline

The San Francisco 49ers have officially activated a key contract clause for Brock Purdy, significantly strengthening the long-term security of their franchise quarterback. This move is not a new deal, but rather a conversion of previously conditional salary into fully guaranteed money under the structure of his existing contract. Specifically, Purdy’s entire 2027 salary of $15.3 million became fully guaranteed on April 1, triggering a major financial commitment from the organization. Combined with the $11.9 million already secured, Purdy now has a total of $27.2 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. The entirety of Brock Purdy's 2027 salary has vested into a full guarantee — that's $15.3 million tacked on to the existing $11.9m to make for $27.2m gtd in '27.Under the deal's rolling guarantee structure, Purdy and the 49ers can lock in to $55m of '28 pay this time next year pic.twitter.com/mjILjy2RFN — David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 2, 2026 This means the 49ers are now obligated to pay that amount to Purdy regardless of any future circumstances. This is part of the five-year, $265 million contract Purdy signed with the team back in 2025. His contract features a rolling guarantee structure, which has become increasingly common for top-tier quarterbacks across the NFL. This structure gives the team flexibility early on, while gradually converting more salary into guaranteed money as the player remains on the roster. For Purdy, this is clear proof that the 49ers view him as their long-term answer at quarterback. If Purdy remains on the roster through April 1, 2027, an additional $55 million from his 2028 salary will become fully guaranteed. With continued performance and stability, Purdy could surpass $155 million in guaranteed money within just a few seasons. This marks a remarkable rise for a player who was originally selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. However, while Purdy’s future is becoming increasingly secure, the 49ers are dealing with a completely different issue on the offensive line. The contract situation surrounding veteran left tackle Trent Williams has become increasingly complicated and remains unresolved. The 49ers declined to exercise a $10 million option bonus in Williams’ deal, causing his 2026 cap hit to spike to nearly $47 million. Williams now enters the upcoming season with no guaranteed money left on his contract, creating uncertainty for both sides. Team executives have stated that negotiations are ongoing, but multiple reports suggest that a resolution is still far from being reached. The contrast between the two situations is striking—one represents stability, while the other reflects ongoing uncertainty. The 49ers understand that in order to contend for a championship, they need both Purdy and Williams performing at a high level. For now, they’ve secured their quarterback, but the offensive line question remains a major concern heading into the new season.