"Not only has Brock Purdy essentially been ruled out of the 49ers' game Sunday in New Orleans, but his absence could extend multiple games. General manager John Lynch acknowledged that Thursday morning when discussing Purdy's painful toe injury. What we're dealing with is a kind of week-to-week thing, Lynch said on KNBR 680-AM. That's our information. Brock is doing well coming back from it, doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible."
"The keys to coach Kyle Shanahan's offense are, at least this week, now tossed to Mac Jones, a 2021 NFL Draft finalist for the 49ers' No. 3 overall spot. Jones was a three-year starter in New England before moving on last season to Jacksonville, where he went 2-5 as a replacement starter for Trevor Lawrence. Jones would become the 10th starting quarterback under Shanahan since 2017, only one game into Purdy's $265 million contract extension that runs through 2030."
"We're really pleased to have Mac here, Lynch said. Mac was a guy back in the draft process we studied a lot and really liked. He's had ups and downs in his NFL career, but since being part of us, he's taken to our offense and really fits our culture. He can run our offense and run it well, and we don't have to change a whole lot when he's out there. I'm excited to see what he can do."
Brock Purdy's turf toe injury likely keeps him out of the upcoming game and could extend multiple weeks. General manager John Lynch described the situation as week-to-week and said Purdy is doing everything possible to return. The turf toe diagnosis involved consultation with NFL foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, and imaging was more positive than feared. Mac Jones will take over as the 49ers' starter, bringing experience as a 2021 draft finalist, three years starting in New England, and a season in Jacksonville. Jones would be the tenth starting quarterback under Kyle Shanahan since 2017.
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