The San Francisco 49ers’ franchise quarterback is one step closer to returning to the starting lineup.
Brock Purdy was back at practice in a limited role today, per multiple reports. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy ‘has a chance’ to play Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Purdy is recovering from toe and left shoulder injuries suffered in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco won that one 17-13 over the host Seahawks on a late go-ahead touchdown from Purdy to tight end Jake Tonges.
With Purdy out of the lineup in Week 2, Mac Jones made his first start as a 49er. Jones performed well and completed 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns to lead San Francisco to a 26-21 win over New Orleans on the road.
Jones showed in Week 2 he is a capable starter for San Francisco if Purdy isn’t fully healthy for Week 3’s home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals and 49ers are both 2-0; a win for San Francisco would bank two divisional wins early in 2025 ahead of a road matchup on a short week in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams.
San Francisco stays home for Week 4 for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jones’ most recent team.
49ers QB depth chart
With Purdy’s status up in the air, Jones is the likely starter for now. Here’s how the rest of the position looks in San Francisco:
Brock Purdy (injured)
Mac Jones
Adrian Martinez (practice squad)
Kurtis Rourke (non-football injury list)