The San Francisco 49ers entered their Week 18 finale on the road against the Arizona Cardinals with several starters ruled out. Quarterback Brock Purdy, receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir were all ruled out with injuries.

With their talismanic QB out for their Week 18 clash with the Cardinals, the 49ers will sit Brock Purdy for their closer as they look ahead to next season.

The San Francisco 49ers concluded their 2024 season on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. Among the long list of of injured players not suiting up for the season finale was QB1 Brock Purdy, who suffered a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation in the team's Week 17 "Monday Night Football" matchup.

Following Sunday's loss, all eyes have shifted to quarterback Brock Purdy's impending contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers’ brass have a similar mindset regarding one of the biggest offseason questions around the organization.

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There wasn’t much to be gleaned from a 47-24 loss to Arizona except that free agent Josh Dobbs could be a viable backup for Brock Purdy.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field after a loss ... with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) San ...

Brock Purdy makes it clear how much he wants to be the long-term 49ers QB, as he prepares for potential contract talks

From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.

Much has been made of the contract for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ever since he was the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Mr. Irrelevant hasn't

If Purdy does indeed hold out, the 49ers will have to find a quarterback who knows the system and can take all the first-team reps during the offseason. Jimmy Garoppolo will be a free agent, although it seems the relationship between him and the coaching staff is irreparably damaged.