Shocking News: 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy Ruled Out With Turf Toe Injury
In a stunning development for the San Francisco 49ers, veteran quarterback Brock Purdy has been officially ruled out for their upcoming game after suffering from a lingering turf toe injury—throwing serious uncertainty into the team’s quarterback room.
The Injury That Changed the Week
Purdy initially sustained a toe injury in the season opener. While he returned to action in Week 4, the injury worsened over time, forcing the 49ers to make this difficult decision.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Purdy would not play, but also noted that the team has no plans currently to place him on injured reserve, indicating they’re hopeful about a return.
Backup Plans: Mac Jones & Adrian Martinez
With Purdy sidelined, Mac Jones is being lined up as the starter. He, however, enters this role carrying his own injury concerns—he’s listed as “questionable” due to knee and oblique issues.
Beyond Jones, the 49ers recently promoted Adrian Martinez from the practice squad, making him the only fully healthy quarterback on the active roster. This move underscores how thin the depth chart is at the position right now.
Impact on the Season & Team Outlook
This injury blow couldn’t come at a worse time. The 49ers are already juggling numerous other absences and injuries across the roster.
Even with the disruption at quarterback, San Francisco is riding a 4–1 record thanks in part to strong play from Jones in the earlier games.
How this shakes out in the coming weeks will test the team’s resilience: will Purdy recover in short order, or will the 49ers be forced to lean on their backups for an extended stretch?
If you like, I can dig deeper into Purdy’s recovery timeline, Jones’s past performance, or projected outcomes for the 49ers with their backups — which angle would you prefer?