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Brock Purdy Cleared to Start for 49ers vs. Jaguars as Mac Jones Backs Up

San Francisco expects Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings to be available after late‑week improvement, with Eli Apple elevated for secondary depth.

Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy progressed through practice and will start today after a two-game absence.
  • The team said Mac Jones was cleared and will dress as QB2, with only two quarterbacks active.
  • Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is listed questionable but is expected to play, according to Ian Rapoport.
  • Wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) is also expected to suit up, with a limited workload anticipated, per reports.
  • The 49ers made a standard practice-squad elevation of cornerback Eli Apple for game-day depth in the secondary.