**Purdy** Reflects on **Lance** Trade, Brotherhood
After injuries propelled him into the starting role, **Brock Purdy** has solidified his position as the 49ers’ franchise quarterback. However, his rise also marked the end of **Trey Lance**’s time in San Francisco, and **Purdy** recently spoke about their bond amid the change.
**Purdy** Acknowledges **Lance** Bond
**Purdy** emphasized the close relationship he shares with **Lance**, despite the business side of football impacting their careers. After the 49ers traded **Lance**, “Trey and I are tight, dude,”
**Purdy** said on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast. “Absolutely, we’re boys, and we’re bros.”
Following the trade, **Lance** signed with the Chargers on a one-year, $2 million deal to back up **Justin Herbert**. Meanwhile, **Purdy** signed a five-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers.
Details Emerge Surrounding Trade
Before a preseason game against the Chargers, **Purdy** learned of the trade. “When it did happen, we’re about to play our preseason game against the Chargers, and right before the game, they announced [the trade of **Lance** to the Cowboys], and I didn’t really know how to act or what to think,”
**Purdy** stated. He added, “Man, I hope he can go to Dallas and compete and have a great opportunity.”
Maintaining Contact, Respecting Boundaries
Despite the circumstances, **Purdy** said he and **Lance** have stayed in touch. However, they avoid discussing the specifics of the trade. “We’ve just texted each other, like, ‘Hey, dude, hope you’re doing good,’ like, randomly throughout the season, offseason, or whatever. ‘Hope you’re doing good,’ this and that. It’s really just been that,”
**Purdy** explained. “We haven’t really gotten to the details of, ‘Hey, how do you feel with this happening?’ or whatever. We just stay away from that.”
**Lance**’s Unexpected Journey
**Trey Lance**’s career has taken a turn from what many anticipated. Drafted third overall in 2021, he was traded to the Cowboys in 2023 for a fourth-round pick. As of March 2024, the average career length for an NFL player is just 3.3 years, illustrating the volatility of professional football careers (NFLPA).
