THE San Francisco 49ers have battled injuries to some of their top weapons this season, and that trend continued this week, with quarterback Brock Purdy treat a shoulder problem ahead of Week 12. Considered day-to-day, the Pro Bowler left Thursday’s practice and was not available to the media afterward, although coach Kyle Shanahan later suggested the signal-caller might still be ready for Sunday’s game.
“He was still limited today,” Shanahan said on KNBR 680. “He didn’t do as much yesterday but he did a little more today. He went out and did a little bit, then came back about halfway and rested. I hope (his shoulder) feels good on Sunday.
The coach’s comments came after Purdy was not seen in the 49ers locker room after practicedespite Thursdays marking his typical weekly media appearances. Other San Francisco quarterbacks – backups Brandon Allen And Joshua Dobbs – were also not available to answer questions.
Shanahan didn’t reveal Purdy’s injury until Monday, a day after the 49ers’ loss to Seattle, indicating the third-year quarterback was battling soreness. The 2023 NFC champion notably suffered a serious elbow injury during the last match of his rookie campaign, but made 16 starts last year, serving as a beacon of sustainability.
If he is unable to prepare for Sunday’s match against Green Bay PackersAllen would be in line to start. The latter joined the 49ers in 2023 after three seasons as a backup. Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals.