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49ers Roll in Purdy’s Return as Injuries Prompt Kicker Search and Linebacker Shift

Postgame evaluations triggered kicker tryouts alongside a move to Curtis Robinson at linebacker.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy returned from a toe injury and went 19-of-26 for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-22 win over Arizona.
  • Special teams and takeaways tilted the game, with Skyy Moore’s 98-yard kickoff return to the 1 and three defensive turnovers setting up short fields despite the 49ers being outgained by 207 yards.
  • Linebacker Tatum Bethune sustained a high-ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, with no IR move expected because of the approaching bye; Curtis Robinson is set to fill in.
  • Kicker Eddy Piñeiro has a Grade 1 strain in his right hamstring and is week-to-week, prompting workouts for replacements this week; DE Robert Beal Jr. is in concussion protocol.
  • Roster planning continued as Adrian Martinez was waived with a possible practice-squad return pending waivers, QB Kurtis Rourke could have a practice window later this year, Brandon Aiyuk’s practice window stays closed this week, and the 7-4 49ers host the Panthers on Monday night.