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49ers Rule Out Brock Purdy as Mac Jones Trends Toward Starting vs. Buccaneers

Team leaders emphasize stability in the quarterback room.

Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled Brock Purdy out for Sunday in Tampa after he missed the week of practice with a lingering toe injury.
  • Mac Jones is officially questionable with knee and oblique issues, did not throw Thursday, then resumed throwing Friday, and Shanahan said he is pretty much counting on him to play.
  • If Jones cannot go, Adrian Martinez would start, and the former UFL MVP has yet to take an NFL regular-season snap.
  • Jauan Jennings practiced on a limited basis for a second straight day and is questionable, while Ricky Pearsall did not practice and is not expected to play.
  • General manager John Lynch reiterated that Purdy remains the starter and praised Jones’ play, and separate reports note Jones is one win from triggering a $400,000 incentive.