First, they extended the contract of George Kittle. They followed that move up more recently with a lucrative contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy. Kittle received a four-year, $76.4 million deal from the 49ers.

Brock Purdy got a new contract this week, but 49ers tight end George Kittle said that the quarterback didn't wait for the ink to dry on that agreement before making a noticeable change to the way he carries himself around the team facility.

The 49ers, somewhat uncharacteristically, already brokered contract extensions before summer break for their three most prominent leaders: Purdy (five years, $265 million), Kittle (four years, $76.4 million) and Warner (three years, $63 million).