While Brock Purdy never left Sunday’s loss against the Minnesota Vikings, the second-year quarterback is now dealing with a concussion, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Wednesday. Will Purdy get cleared in time for the club’s Week 8 game against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Brock Purdy Injury Update
Purdy began experiencing symptoms on the 49ers’ plane ride back from Minnesota. It remains unclear when he suffered the concussion, but it may have been on this QB sneak attempt.
Here’s the moment Brock Purdy took a blow to the head. pic.twitter.com/YZU1cWbhbU
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Purdy did not practice on Wednesday. San Francisco held walkthrough sessions during Wednesday’s practice, and Purdy was allowed to participate during those portions, per Shanahan.
Purdy was back at practice on Thursday on a limited basis and was a full participant on Friday.
On Saturday, the 49ers announced that Purdy cleared the protocol and will not carry an injury designation for Week 8.
Had Purdy been sidelined, backup Sam Darnold would have drawn the start. Darnold, who spent last season with the Carolina Panthers, joined San Francisco on a one-year, $4.5 million deal and thrived during the preseason, beating out Trey Lance for the backup QB gig.
Purdy has continued his trajectory from last season and has been one of the league’s most efficient quarterbacks through seven weeks. He’s completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,668 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions and trails only Josh Allen in total EPA generated under center.
Purdy isn’t the only 49er dealing with an injury this week. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss at least one more game with a hairline fracture in his shoulder, while left tackle Trent Williams is questionable for Sunday after missing Week 7’s loss.