San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a toe injury in his team’s Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old signal caller was sidelined for Week 2’s win over the New Orleans Saints and Week 3’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but he may be close to returning.
Purdy was a limited participant in each practice session so far this week, and he’s listed as questionable to take the field for Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Purdy spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice and provided an encouraging update on his recovery process.
“It’s been good. I really like where I’m at, the progress with the healing up and feeling better and dropping back and throwing and I like where I’m at,” Purdy said of his recovery, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.
“We’ll see. I like where I’m at. I am feeling a lot better,” he continued when asked if he plans to start on Sunday.
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Based on comments from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Thursday, it appears Purdy is trending toward playing against the Jaguars in Week 4.
“Another day where he was able to get out there, do some stuff,” Shanahan said, via team insider David Bonilla. “I think it’s feeling better each day, and if that continues, he should be good on Sunday. But hopefully, that continues. It’s always delicate here with a toe. I saw him at practice. I haven’t got to talk to him since, but I think I’ll have a better feeling about that tomorrow morning.”
Purdy led the 49ers to victory in Week 1, throwing for 277 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions on 26 of 35 passing in the 17-13 win. Veteran backup Mac Jones made the start in each of San Francisco’s next two wins, recording 563 yards, four touchdowns and one interception on 53 of 80 passing.
The 49ers will kickoff against the Jaguars at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.
