San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered shoulder and toe injuries in Week 1 that could keep him out of the team’s Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan broke the news of Purdy’s injuries at a Monday media availability, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Shanahan specified Purdy’s shoulder injury was to his left, non-throwing shoulder and also provided that malady was worse than the quarterback’s toe problem.
Shanahan outlined that a decision about Purdy’s status for Week 2 would be made at a later date.
It isn’t clear at what point in Sunday’s game Purdy suffered the injuries. He played the entirety of San Francisco’s 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks, completing 26 of 35 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Who is the 49ers backup quarterback?
If Purdy is unable to play against the Saints, the 49ers would turn to backup Mac Jones in his stead.
The 49ers signed Jones, a fifth-year veteran and a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, as a free agent during the offseason. He has a career record of 20-29 across 49 starts with the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars and has completed 65.9% of his career passes for 10,590 yards, 54 touchdowns and 44 interceptions.
49ers QB depth chart
The 49ers currently have just two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster and three in their organization. Below is a look at the team’s depth chart:
- Brock Purdy
- Mac Jones
- Adrian Martinez (practice squad)
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)