The San Francisco 49ers have decided that starting quarterback Brock Purdy will not be active for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Purdy will not be the backup for QB Mac Jones during the match at Levi’s Stadium. Whether Purdy will dress as the emergency third quarterback remains unclear.
This decision marks a notable moment given that there has been no indication until now that Purdy would be anything but a starting quarterback as he recovers from a toe injury sustained in Week 4. Coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated that Purdy’s potential role as an emergency third QB is something he is considering as the quarterback works to return to the field.
If Purdy is listed as inactive but available as an emergency option, it suggests progress in his recovery, although he would only be able to enter the game if both Jones and backup QB Adrian Martinez are unable to play. This situation raises the possibility of an evolving quarterback situation within the 49ers, despite Shanahan previously stating there was no controversy regarding the position.
The official announcement regarding Purdy’s status, as well as other inactive players, is expected 90 minutes before the 1:25 PM Pacific Time kickoff on Sunday. This is a developing situation that fans are eagerly monitoring, especially given the impact of Purdy’s health on the team’s performance moving forward.