Joshua Dobbs to Start for 49ers in Season Finale as Brock Purdy Recovers from Injury

The 49ers announce Dobbs will replace Purdy, who sustained a minor elbow injury, for their final game against the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a minor elbow injury late in Monday night's loss to the Detroit Lions and will not play in the team's season finale.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Joshua Dobbs, a mid-season acquisition, will start as the team seeks to end a disappointing 6-10 season on a positive note.
Dobbs, who has played for multiple teams including Arizona and Minnesota, has 14 career starts and is known for his mobility, which Shanahan cited as a factor in choosing him over backup Brandon Allen.
Purdy's injury, described as a bone contusion with nerve inflammation, is not expected to have long-term effects, and he remains the team's projected starter for the offseason program.
The 49ers' final game against the Cardinals has no playoff implications but will determine their draft position, likely between 11th and 14th overall.