Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, a former college teammate of 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, made the case recently that the 49ers should have traded Purdy this offseason rather than committing to paying him long-term. "Would the Steelers want Brock Purdy as their quarterback?" pondered Simms on Monday's episode of Pro Football Talk Live.

NFL season that ended in disappointment, the San Francisco 49ers are eyeing the 2025 NFL Draft as a chance to reinforce key positions around Brock Purdy and solidify their roster for another deep postseason push.

Brock Purdy reported to the start of the offseason program for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, while star tight end George Kittle stayed away from the start of the voluntary program.