Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (toe) won't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Purdy aggravated a turf toe injury Week 4 against the Jaguars and missed last Thursday's win at the Rams. After the latter contest, Shanahan relayed to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Purdy was "week-to-week," and on Wednesday, Shanahan added that the quarterback is "progressing," and the 49ers haven't thought about placing him on injured reserve, according to David Lombardi of SFStandard.com. Purdy seems to be trending toward another absence Sunday in Tampa Bay, something that the team may confirm as soon as it posts its final Week 6 practice report Friday.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Iffy for Week 5
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San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Tuesday that he expects Purdy (toe) to be listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. "We will take every precaution to make sure Brock's all right, Lynch said. "I think he is. Now it's just a matter of, can he turn it around on a short week?"
After missing Weeks 2 and 3 due to a turf toe variant as well as a left shoulder injury, Purdy started the 49ers' 26-21 loss to the Jaguars in Week 4. However, he dealt with a recurrence of the soreness in his toe coming out of Sunday's contest, with Lynch noting that the 25-year-old quarterback was sent for follow-up MRIs. Though Purdy doesn't appear to be dealing with a major setback, the 49ers may not feel comfortable having him play Thursday night. The quarterback was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, and it's unclear if the signal-caller will be ready to take reps during Tuesday's walk-through session, which will represent the team's only on-field workout in advance of Thursday's game. Backup Mac Jones would be in line to make his third start of the season if Purdy isn't cleared to play.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Listed as DNP on Monday
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Purdy (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
In his first game action since the season opener during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars, Purdy completed 22 of 38 passes for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, rushed twice for 13 yards and lost his only fumble. Earlier Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that Purdy was dealing with toe soreness after the game, and with the 49ers having a quick turnaround for Thursday's contest at the Rams, "it's a totally different element" regarding the quarterback's availability, per Lombardi. How Purdy is listed on injury reports Tuesday and Wednesday will be key for getting a sense of his odds to suit up Thursday, but Mac Jones (knee), who was listed as full Monday, may be called upon again to lead San Francisco's offense.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Managing toe soreness
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy is dealing with toe soreness in the wake of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and will be evaluated, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Shanahan mentioned that estimating Purdy's availability for Week 5 is "a totally different element" due to the short window of preparation ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Rams, per Lombardi. In returning Sunday from his two-game absence due to shoulder and toe issues, Purdy completed 22 of 38 pass attempts for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, a relatively productive performance despite his already-depleted receiving corps losing Ricky Pearsall (knee) in the second half. Though Shanahan expressed optimism that Pearsall is only dealing with a "minor PCL" injury, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the second-year wideout's status for Thursday Night Football appears in jeopardy. Star tight end George Kittle (hamstring) won't be eligible to return from IR until Week 6 at the earliest, while Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports that Jauan Jennings (undisclosed) also is considered up in the air to face Los Angeles on the road.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Progressing toward return
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Coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR on Thursday that Purdy (left shoulder/knee) is progressing toward a return to action Sunday against the Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "I think (the toe) is feeling better each day, and if that continues he should be good on Sunday," Shanahan said.
This marks the most declarative statement from Shanahan as it pertains to Purdy's ability to return since the quarterback suffered a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during a Week 1 win at Seattle. Purdy has ceded QB duties to backup Mac Jones (knee) the last two games, and both quarterbacks were limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Purdy and Jones may retain designations once the 49ers post their final Week 4 injury report Friday, but if Shanahan's most recent comments bear weight, it appears Purdy will be back under center this weekend.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: To be limited Wednesday
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (left shoulder/toe) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
The same can be said for fellow QB Mac Jones (knee), and the duo along with practice-squad member Adrian Martinez all will handle some first-team reps. Purdy has missed the past two games due to a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, and how he fares on the field this week likely will determine who will be under center for the 49ers on Sunday against the Jaguars.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: To resume practicing Wednesday
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy (left shoulder/toe) will resume practicing Wednesday, at which point the 49ers will evaluate him to see if he'll be ready to return Sunday against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Purdy was able to practice last week in a limited fashion after sitting out Week 2 due to a turf toe variant and also an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, but he was listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game versus the Cardinals and eventually ruled out. Mac Jones got another spot start under center and completed 27 of 41 passes for 284 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but he also aggravated a PCL sprain in his left knee and is considered day-to-day, as Shanahan told Wagoner. With San Francisco's top two quarterbacks in limbo ahead of Week 4 action, how Purdy fares as the week goes on likely will be the determining factor for who Shanahan calls upon Sunday.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: In line to sit Sunday
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Purdy (left shoulder/toe) isn't in line to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Purdy sat out the 49ers' Week 2 win at New Orleans due to the combination of a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. While the quarterback was able to log three limited practices this week, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Purdy was "highly unlikely" to play in Week 3, according to Schefter. The 49ers won't post their inactives until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Purdy's name is expected to be included when they do. Mac Jones will earn another spot start in Purdy's place while Adrian Martinez handles backup duties.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Could return to lineup in Week 4
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The 49ers are optimistic that Purdy (toe/shoulder) -- who is listed as questionable but not expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals -- could be ready to start the team's Week 4 game versus the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though Purdy is trending toward missing a second straight game this Sunday while he recovers from turf toe as well as an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, he made notable progress this week, practicing in a limited fashion from Wednesday through Friday. With the 49ers elevating Adrian Martinez from the practice squad Saturday, Purdy could be inactive Sunday, affording Mac Jones another start while Martinez serves as the top backup. Up to this point, Purdy has healed more quickly from his injuries than the 49ers initially anticipated, so if he's able to increase his practice activity during the upcoming week, he could be cleared to take back the starting role from Jones.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Not expected to start
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Purdy (shoulder/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, even though 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan considers the quarterback "highly unlikely" to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 49ers reportedly are thinking about having Purdy available as the No. 2 or 3 quarterback, while Mac Jones is preparing for another start. The fact that Purdy is being listed as questionable for Week 3 suggests that he's on track to return to the lineup soon, especially if he ends up in uniform this Sunday as a backup.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Officially limited in return to practice
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Purdy (left shoulder/toe) officially was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Purdy fulfilled coach Kyle Shanahan's expectation for his activity level from earlier Wednesday, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. During the media-access portion of the session, Purdy was third in the QB rotation behind Mac Jones and Adrian Martinez, according to Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News, and he was seen making throws and also jogging on what has been described as a turf toe variant, per Branch. Purdy thus seemingly has a chance to return to action Sunday versus the Cardinals, but how he fares Thursday and Friday will be telling for his Week 3 availability. Mac Jones will continue to start as long as Purdy is sidelined.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: In line for limited practice
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (toe/shoulder) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Purdy emerged from a Week 1 win at Seattle with a turf toe variant, which sidelined him this past Sunday in New Orleans. As the 49ers begin preparations for Sunday's home opener against the Cardinals, Shanahan is giving Purdy "a chance" to return to action, even as the emergency third quarterback, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. As a result, it appears Purdy and fill-in Week 2 starter Mac Jones are in consideration to lead San Francisco's offense Week 3.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Unlikely to return for Week 3
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Purdy (toe/shoulder), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game in New Orleans, is considered unlikely to be available for the 49ers' Week 3 game versus the Cardinals, though his condition has improved over the past week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "We'll see for next week," one source told Schefter, regarding Purdy's status. "Next week will be tight, but he progressed a lot this week."
Purdy sustained what has been labeled as a turf toe variant in the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Seahawks, and he was also listed with a left shoulder injury on the 49ers' Week 2 report. The toe injury appears to be the more significant issue and is expected to sideline Purdy for anywhere between 2-to-5 weeks, but the 49ers haven't closed the door on the quarterback returning by the short end of that timetable. Considering that Purdy didn't practice in any fashion Week 2, he would likely need to advance to at least limited participation at some point next week to have a realistic shot at suiting up against the Cardinals. Mac Jones will direct the San Francisco offense in Purdy's stead this Sunday and tentatively looks to be the favorite to start under center for the 49ers in Week 3.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Officially ruled out
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Purdy (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Reports suggest he'll likely miss multiple games, but the 49ers waited until Friday to rule Purdy out for Week 2. Mac Jones will step in as the starting quarterback, manning an offense that won't have TE George Kittle (hamstring) or WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and may also be missing LT Trent Williams (questionable, knee) and WR Jauan Jennings (questionable, shoulder). Purdy's next chance to play is Week 3 against the Cardinals, although it doesn't sound likely even if the Niners leave things open-ended.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: 'Long shot' to play Sunday
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (toe/left shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Shanahan added that Purdy is "a long shot" to play Sunday at New Orleans, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com.
Purdy emerged from a Week 1 win at Seattle with toe and left shoulder injuries, the former of which is the more serious of the two. The nature of his toe issue isn't known, but it appears as if Purdy will be yielding QB duties to backup Mac Jones for at least one game, if Shanahan's comments come to pass.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Set for preseason reps
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects Purdy and "some" starters will suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Purdy thus appears poised to make his preseason debut Saturday, though he may be tasked with operating without wide receivers Jauan Jennings (calf), Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Jordan Watkins (ankle), in addition to Brandon Aiyuk (ACL), who remains on the active/PUP list and may be sidelined until Week 6. Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson look set to operate as Purdy's top two wide receivers Saturday, while it remains to be seen whether Shanahan will opt to rest veteran playmakers Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Candidate to sit out Saturday game
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Purdy is a candidate to sit out Saturday's preseason opener against the Broncos, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Per Inman, look for most of the 49ers' usual starters to sit out the contest, with coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledging that the team "won't play a ton of them. Doesn't mean we will rest all 22. But don't expect to see a lot out there" Saturday. With that in mind, it's worth noting that Purdy didn't play in San Francisco's preseason opener the past two years, but he did make cameos in the team's following exhibition tilts.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Participating in voluntary workouts
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Purdy is present Tuesday for the start of San Francisco's voluntary offseason program, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Purdy's rookie deal is currently set to expire after the 2025 campaign, but he and the 49ers remain engaged in talks surrounding a new extension. Both Michael Silver and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report that Purdy's attendance for the start of voluntary OTAs is a sign that contract discussions are moving in the right direction, but this remains a situation that could drag on until the later stage of the offseason. Purdy struggled in 2024 compared to his stellar 2023 season, though the context of Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Christian McCaffrey (knee) both missing most of the year must be noted. The 25-year-old signal-caller will have do make do without Deebo Samuel, who has been traded to the Commanders, within his offensive playmaking group in 2025, but standout 36-year-old left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) has confirmed his intent to return for a 16th NFL season.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Starts up extension talks
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San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Wednesday that Purdy has had conversations with the front office regarding an extension, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Purdy's rookie deal runs through the 2025 season, but he's eligible for an extension and is looking at a significant raise. After making just $985,000 in 2024, Purdy's extension will surely be north of $50 million per year. Purdy's play fell off a bit last season, with his touchdown rate dropping from an NFL-best 7.0 percent in 2023 to just 4.4 percent in 2024. His yards per attempt also dipped more than a full yard from 9.6 to 8.5, and Purdy's 96.1 passer rating was his lowest since entering the league. Purdy was undoubtedly hindered by top wideout Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) and top running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) appearing in just seven and four games, respectively, and standout left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) was also sidelined for the final seven contests of the season.
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49ers' Brock Purdy: Ruled out for Week 18
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Purdy (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear earlier in the week that Joshua Dobbs would start the final regular-season game. Purdy banged his right throwing elbow toward the end of a Week 17 loss to the Lions, missing the final few minutes after playing well for most of the night. San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Friday that Purdy's injury isn't anything serious and isn't related to his 2023 elbow surgery, per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. Purdy should be fine for the start of the offseason program.
