An MRI revealed that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered no structural damage after leaving the game on Monday night, but he is not expected to play again this season, per Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy “most likely” will sit out the 49ers’ regular season finale next week, though he is not dealing with any “long-term issues.” Specifically, the ulnar collateral ligament he tore in the NFC Championship Game in January 2023 is not affected.
San Francisco was eliminated from postseason contention in Week 16, so neither Purdy nor Shanahan will want to risk further damage in an essentially meaningless Week 18 game.
Purdy’s current injury is unlikely to impact upcoming extension negotiations with the 49ers. The 2022 seventh-round pick is still under contract for $1.12MM in 2025, but he will be looking to cash in after making less than $1MM per year to start his career.
Purdy will finish the 2024 season with 3,864 passing yards, a 65.9% completion rate, and 20 touchdowns to go along with 12 interceptions, a decrease from his 2023 Pro Bowl production. That downtick isn’t entirely Purdy’s fault, as the 49ers have dealt with significant absences from three of their best offensive players: Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trent Williams.
Shanahan has not decided who will start at quarterback in Purdy’s place next week. Brandon Allen started on November 24 when Purdy was sidelined with a shoulder injury, but Joshua Dobbs was active instead of Allen on Monday. Dobbs’ mobility could give him a leg up behind the 49ers’ banged-up offensive line, though Allen won the backup quarterback job during the preseason and is still listed as such on the team’s depth chart.
Crush it, Purdy $60+m!
Do you really think so? I think this will be an interesting off season for QB roulette… and I also think it HAS to be an off season where every new contract signed is NOT a new record for AAV…
I’d honestly guess Purdy at 4/$160. Let’s see who is closer!
Trevor, Love, Tua… All got paid handsomely. Why not Purdy?
I’m going to go with a guess: 1 year/1.1m.
I don’t think they’re going to reach an agreement on an extension. Hub, the 49ers will probably come in at your number. I think Purdy’s agent is going to be eyeing Arty’s number, though. I’m not sure how willing either will be to compromise, either. This feels like it’s going to be a Cousins 2.0 situation.
He should sit then. $1.1m vs $60m? I’d wait.
I’d go along the Geno smith line. 3 years 75mil. But I think he will get more. Maybe along your numbers.
I think you’re in the neighbourhood, Hubcap. Purdy is a mid-tier QB in a good system. He should take what he’s offered. I don’t see him doing well on almost any other team.
I agree with you. Amy thoughts exactly
Trade him to the Panthers for 3 first round picks and have cousins play for free next year
career…not, season….fixed it for you
Your PHD credentials please. Like how you skip comments to try to attack me!
For the 20th+ time over 2 days, when did you interview any NFL player as a doctor over brain scans?
Again, where did you graduate with your PHD in CTE? 25 times now. When did you evaluate NFL players?