He's been an exciting plug-and-play development for the 49ers ever since the day he stepped in as their last resort late in the 2022 season with then-first and second stringers Jimmy Garropolo and Trey Lance both out to injury. Purdy subsequently marched the 49ers into the NFC Championship game.

Well, it appears the 24-year-old could seek a contract that is at the "top of the quarterback market," NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday on "The Rich Eisen Show."

Brock Purdy's career. His regression has aligned with some injuries to the team's cache of offensive weapons, leading to questions about Purdy's viability as a franchise signal caller outside of a