Santa Clara, California – San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy faced another day of limited practice on Thursday due to ongoing right shoulder soreness. Reports from team observers indicated that Purdy participated in some light throwing drills with staff members before heading to the weight room. The quarterback refrained from speaking to reporters, with the team postponing his availability until Friday, creating uncertainty regarding his potential participation in Sunday’s game.
Coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates on Purdy’s condition, mentioning his continued limited activity during a radio interview on Thursday. Shanahan expressed optimism that Purdy’s shoulder would be in better shape by game day, despite the quarterback’s restricted practice sessions leading up to the weekend matchup. Purdy, who has a season record of 2,613 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, competes with Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs for the starting quarterback position.
The quarterback’s right shoulder issue arose during a play against the Seattle Seahawks, where Purdy’s hand made contact with the arm of cornerback Devon Witherspoon as he released a pass. Despite the apparent discomfort, Purdy remained in the game following the incident. The 49ers’ injury report for the week indicated that running back Christian McCaffrey returned to limited practice on Thursday, while wide receiver Jacob Cowing transitioned from limited participation on Wednesday to not practicing on Thursday.
In addition to Purdy’s shoulder concerns, several other key players on the 49ers roster are dealing with injuries leading up to the next game. Defensive lineman Nick Bosa, linebacker Tatum Bethune, defensive lineman Kevin Givens, and left tackle Trent Williams continued to sit out of practice sessions due to various ailments. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jon Feliciano, cornerback Charvarius Ward, and tight end George Kittle maintained limited participation levels as they recover from their respective injuries. The team’s final injury report with official designations is set to be released on Friday, shedding light on the availability of key players for the upcoming game.