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49ers Rule Brock Purdy Out for Week 2 as Mac Jones Steps In

Purdy’s toe injury is being treated as a turf‑toe variant with a reported 2–5 week outlook, though team officials say his status is week to week after encouraging scans.

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Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Purdy will not play Sunday in New Orleans, confirming Mac Jones as the starter against the Saints.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Purdy has a turf‑toe variant and a non‑throwing shoulder issue and is expected to miss 2–5 weeks.
  • General manager John Lynch called Purdy’s status week to week after consulting foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson and receiving more positive scan results.
  • The 49ers plan to elevate practice‑squad quarterback Adrian Martinez as Jones’s backup and have evaluated veteran options, including a workout for Mike White.
  • San Francisco is also without tight end George Kittle on injured reserve and is monitoring wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ shoulder as it manages multiple injuries.