"Shanahan called Jones into his office before Thursday's practice session to give his backup quarterback news which had already become apparent during the week of practice. Brock Purdy was good to go. Purdy worked with the first team during the brief media window Friday and wasn't included on a remarkably clean final injury report. The only player listed was Deommodore Lenoir, who had a calf strain during warmups Thursday. If Lenoir can't play, the likely starter at cornerback is Darrell Luter Jr."
"Yet on the suggestion of his wife Mandy, who thought Jones deserved a pat on the back, Shanahan did just that. I did call him in just to tell him how much I appreciated how well he played during that time and to thank him for it, Shanahan said. Jones' reaction? He's like, Hey, man, I enjoyed it, and I'm gonna go have fun on scout team today, and I'll be ready if I'm ever needed again.'"
Kyle Shanahan informed Mac Jones that Brock Purdy was ready to return and that Purdy would work with the first team. Purdy practiced during the media window and was absent from the final injury report. Deommodore Lenoir sustained a calf strain during warmups and could be replaced by Darrell Luter Jr. if unavailable. Shanahan called Jones in to thank him for his performance during the stretch when he played significant minutes. Jones responded that he enjoyed the experience, planned to work with the scout team, and would be ready if needed again.
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