San Francisco 49ers Enter Uncertain Offseason Amid Major Roster Changes
The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a period of transition after a disappointing 2024 season, in which they won just six games and finished last in the NFC West. After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020, the franchise has already started making big moves, signaling a potential shake-up for the upcoming season.
49ers General Manager Hints at ‘Big Things Coming’
San Francisco’s front office wasted no time in making adjustments after last season’s struggles. General Manager John Lynch recently addressed the team’s approach during the first week of NFL free agency, emphasizing that the organization is building for the future.
“The bottom line is you’re always looking at years out (from now),” Lynch said, via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “And we forecast it, and we’ve got some big things coming our way. You have to clear the requisite room to be able to do that. You don’t want to get to a point where you have to do things to keep your roster afloat. You want to have that flexibility.”
What’s Next? A Major Deal for Brock Purdy?
Lynch’s statement likely points to one of the biggest decisions the 49ers will face this offseason: a potential contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy.
The former Mr. Irrelevant is heading into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, and the 49ers have made it clear that they want to keep him long-term. Reports suggest that the organization has set a soft deadline in April to finalize a new deal.
While Purdy has exceeded expectations since taking over the starting role, securing his future with a contract extension will require careful financial planning. If the two sides can’t come to terms by April, negotiations could stretch into the summer.
An Uncertain But Pivotal Offseason
The 49ers have already made bold moves in free agency, but more big changes appear to be on the horizon. Whether that includes locking in Brock Purdy or bringing in new talent to revamp the roster, it’s clear that San Francisco is preparing for a major shift.
With the NFL Draft approaching and contract talks looming, the 49ers will be one of the most interesting teams to watch in the coming months. Will they bounce back in 2025, or is this just the beginning of a deeper rebuild? Only time will tell.
