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Purdy Shines in Return as 49ers Reach 7-4, Face Fresh Injuries

Attention shifts to short-term solutions at kicker, with linebacker depth also in flux after fresh injuries.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy returned from a turf-toe layoff to go 19-of-26 for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-22 win at Arizona, and he reported no toe issues afterward.
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan said kicker Eddy Piñeiro suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and is week-to-week, with free-agent kicker workouts planned for Tuesday or Wednesday.
  • Linebacker Tatum Bethune has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, with Curtis Robinson stepping in and no immediate plan to place Bethune on injured reserve.
  • The team waived quarterback Adrian Martinez after Purdy’s return and is waiting to see if he clears waivers for a possible practice-squad spot, while rookie Kurtis Rourke could have his 21-day practice window opened later this season.
  • Defensive depth remains stretched with season-ending losses up front and Fred Warner unavailable, as the Cardinals piled up yardage despite the scoreline; San Francisco holds a wild-card spot ahead of Monday night’s game against the Panthers.