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49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is awaiting second opinions on his injured proper elbow to decide on the plan of action. Purdy tore his ulnar collateral ligament on the sixth play of Sunday’s sport when Eagles go rusher Haason Reddick pinned Purdy’s arm as Purdy was in his throwing movement.
“I nonetheless have some options to weigh and can make a closing choice quickly,” Purdy stated Tuesday, by way of video from Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury Information.
The 49ers’ crew medical doctors are recommending surgical procedure.
Purdy’s rehab is anticipated to take six months.
“I’ve heard a number of issues,” Purdy stated. “I feel in that situation that may be six months able to go. I feel in that situation they stated after three months, you can begin throwing and getting right into a throwing program and getting right into a routine. I feel six months can be like whenever you’re allowed to simply go and apply and be a part of the whole lot. That’s a situation, however I positively have another choices, too. So positively going to undergo these MRI scans and decide, hopefully quickly.”
Purdy expects to be prepared for the 2023 season.
“I’ll be prepared come camp and truthfully what issues to me most is with the ability to play for the season,” he stated.
However with no assure on Purdy’s availability, the 49ers have some choices to make on the place. They performed 4 quarterbacks this season and ended the NFC Championship Sport and not using a wholesome one as Purdy was unable to throw however needed to return after Josh Johnson‘s concussion.
Trey Lance, who broke his ankle within the second sport of the season, is near being cleared to return. Jimmy Garoppolo is scheduled free of charge company.