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NFL Exec: 49ers Must Decide on Brock Purdy Trade or Contract After Loss vs. Chiefs

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Brock Purdy's struggles during a Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday could force the San Francisco 49ers to make a tough decision.

After Purdy threw three interceptions during a 28-18 loss to the Chiefs, one NFL executive suggested the idea of a potential trade instead of an extension for the quarterback.

"They need to make a decision about whether they should just be moving on from this older core and building around Purdy, or do they trade Purdy, get stuff for him and go with a cheaper option at quarterback?