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Brock Purdy Navigates Fatherhood and Football at 49ers Training Camp

Veteran teammates offer advice that helps him balance life as a first-time father with quarterback responsibilities.

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Overview

  • Brock Purdy missed a practice for the July 28 birth of his daughter Millie Joleen, named for her grandmother Ludmilla, and rejoined training camp on August 1.
  • He told reporters that holding his newborn and watching her sleep on him feels “awesome” and that no gift can compare to fatherhood.
  • Purdy has sought guidance from veteran teammates Thomas Morstead, Fred Warner and Jake Brendel on balancing NFL demands with his new role as a dad.
  • He and Christian McCaffrey have bonded over their “girl dad” status and joked about their daughters roaming Levi’s Stadium together in the future.
  • Purdy says the routine and focus of training camp keep him grounded and help him maintain chemistry with his teammates.