As a late-round or waiver-wire RB (Ciely’s RB58), Ekeler still provides some FLEX upside at his price. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (11.41 PPR points per game in 2024) could lose a touch here and there — though nothing as substantial as what Ekeler stands to lose — and should remain in the fringe-RB2/RB3 territory.
49ers general manager John Lynch made it very clear that they want Brock Purdy to be their quarterback for a long time. They have begun contract negotiations for an extension.
John Lynch confirmed negotiations are underway for a Brock Purdy extension and that the club is exploring trading Deebo Samuel when he spoke Wednesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.