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Shanahan Says Brock Purdy’s Turf Toe Won’t Heal This Season

San Francisco continues to start Mac Jones after declaring Purdy inactive against the Giants.

Niners quarterback Mac Jones heads upfield with a Giants defender in pursuit Sunday. Jones passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns and had four carries for 4 yards. 
Quarterback Mac Jones, making his seventh start of the season in place of the injured Brock Purdy, prepares to throw against the New York Giants during the first quarter Sunday. 
Quarterback Brock Purdy, who signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension in May, has been limited to two games this season because of a toe injury. 
Niners quarterback Mac Jones passes against the New York Giants during the second quarter Sunday. He completed all 14 of his first-half throws. 

Overview

  • Purdy was ruled inactive for the 49ers’ 34-24 win at MetLife Stadium and has missed multiple games since aggravating the injury in Week 4.
  • Kyle Shanahan said the turf toe "probably won't fully go away all year" and added Purdy was not close to even serving as an emergency quarterback.
  • The 49ers are keeping Purdy on a limited practice plan to minimize setbacks as they evaluate the safest timing for his return.
  • Mac Jones improved to 5-2 as the starter, completing 19 of 24 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns with a 135.2 rating, including 14 straight completions to open.
  • Rookie Mykel Williams exited late with what appears to be a season-ending ACL injury on the MetLife turf, and Purdy’s $265 million extension heightens the long-term stakes.