Brock Purdy returns to the San Francisco 49ers lineup in Week 4 after missing two games because of a turf toe injury and a banged-up non-throwing shoulder. Will the 25-year-old’s return to action be short-lived?
The 49ers are preparing to play the Los Angeles Rams on ‘Thursday Night Football’ in Week 5. Purdy has once again popped up on the injury report ahead of that game, and many are wondering whether the San Francisco star will be able to make the quick turnaround needed to get on the field.
Will Purdy play in Week 5? Here are the latest updates on the quarterback’s status as the 49ers and Rams prepare for a key divisional clash.
Will Brock Purdy play Week 5?
49ers general manager John Lynch was asked during his weekly appearance on KNBR about Purdy’s status for the team’s Week 5 game against the Rams.
‘I think he’s listed as questionable, and I think that’s a true reflection of where he’s at right now,’ Lynch said of Purdy.
Lynch was also asked whether Purdy aggravated the toe injury that kept him out of the team’s Week 2 and Week 3 games. The 54-year-old general manager did not provide a concrete answer to the question but said the team was keeping a close eye on Purdy.
‘We always look into everything for all of our players,’ Lynch said. ‘So we will take every precaution to make sure Brock is all right. I think he is. Now, it’s just a matter of – can he turn it around on a short week?’
Purdy was listed as a non-participant on Monday’s estimated practice report. The 49ers will release additional injury reports Tuesday and Wednesday, the latter of which will give Purdy an official injury designation for Thursday’s game.
Who is the 49ers backup QB?
Jones dressed for San Francisco’s Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars despite dealing with a knee injury. He did not see the field, as Purdy was able to play the whole game in his return to the lineup.
Lynch expressed confidence Jones would be able to start if Purdy needs to miss Thursday’s game.
‘Mac’s doing well,’ Lynch said. ‘Mac’s been really good for us in every respect, and the way he’s kinda going about his rehab with the knee situation that he’s been dealing with has been no different. He’s tireless in his work, so I think Mac’s in a good spot to back up or play if need be.’
49ers QB depth chart
The 49ers currently have three quarterbacks in their organization. They are as follows:
- Brock Purdy
- Mac Jones
- Adrian Martinez (practice squad)
Martinez, 25, signed with the 49ers practice squad on Aug. 27 after spending the offseason with the New York Jets. The Nebraska and Kansas State product was named the UFL’s MVP in 2024 but has never attempted a regular-season pass at the NFL level.