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49ers Open George Kittle’s Return Window as Brock Purdy Practices on Limited Basis

The quarterback decision for Sunday hinges on practice progress, with Mac Jones currently taking the larger workload.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • George Kittle practiced on a limited basis as his 21-day injured reserve window opened, making him eligible for activation as early as Sunday against the Falcons.
  • Brock Purdy returned to limited practice for the first time since re-aggravating a toe injury in Week 4, and Kyle Shanahan said he is more limited than Mac Jones.
  • San Francisco has not named a Week 7 starting quarterback and will decide based on how practice reps and health trends develop through the week.
  • Fred Warner had surgery for a dislocated and broken ankle and is out for the season, with second-year linebacker Tatum Bethune preparing for an expanded role.
  • Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Skyy Moore (ankle) did not practice; rookie Jordan Watkins was limited and is being tried at punt returner; Yetur Gross-Matos remained out, and Kevin Givens was limited as he eyes a season debut.