Overview
- The team confirmed Thursday that Brock Purdy will be sidelined two to five weeks with a big-toe injury, with outside reports describing it as a form of turf toe.
- Mac Jones is set to start Sunday against the Saints at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- Based on the recovery window, Purdy will miss Week 2 and could also be out for the Cardinals, with a longer absence potentially extending to games against the Jaguars, Rams and Buccaneers.
- General manager John Lynch said MRI results were better than expected after consultation with a leading NFL foot and ankle specialist, framing Purdy’s status as week to week.
- Tight end George Kittle will also be unavailable for Week 2 with a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out at least four weeks.