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49ers QB Brock Purdy Returns to Practice, Could Play Sunday Against Arizona
Brock Purdy recovered from toe and shoulder injuries and returned to limited practice, aiming to play in the 49ers' Week 3 home opener after missing one game.
- On Wednesday, Brock Purdy returned to practice as a limited participant while the San Francisco 49ers assess his availability for Sunday's home opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Initially expected to miss two to five weeks due to a toe injury similar to turf toe, Brock Purdy has progressed ahead of schedule, with Kyle Shanahan saying `He wasn't limited last week`.
- Mac Jones stepped in and completed 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-21 win at New Orleans, while Brock Purdy played through injury to throw the late, game-winning touchdown to Jake Tonges in the 17-13 season-opening win at Seattle.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan left the start or backup decision open for Brock Purdy on Sunday, noting he could also be listed as the emergency third quarterback depending on his progress.
- If Purdy is unavailable, Mac Jones has shown he can start and the 49ers locker room expressed confidence; both teams hold 2-0 records, with a San Francisco win banking two early divisional victories in 2025.
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49ers Give Surprising Update on Health of Star Quarterback
The 49ers arenât ruling out the possibility of Brock Purdy playing in Week 3. Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Wednesday that the star quarterbackâs toe injury has improved enough to where he was able to practice on a limited basis. This comes after initial reports estimated that Purdy would miss two to five weeks with a variant of turf toe. Seeking a 3-0 start, the 49ers host the Cardinals on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET). Will Brock Purdy Play …
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