"Probably won't go away all year": 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan delivers brutal update on Brock Purdy's turf toe 

Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday that Brock Purdy’s turf toe is a lingering concern and could continue to bother the 49ers quarterback for the rest of the 2025 campaign. The coach said the team is figuring out how to balance recovery with the need for stability at quarterback.

Purdy has missed seven games since injuring his right big toe in Week 1. He tried to return in Week 4 against Jacksonville, but the injury flared up again.

After San Francisco's 34–24 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Shanahan talked about evaluating Purdy's readiness.

"Anytime you're dealing with turf toe, it's something that probably won't fully go away all year," Shanahan said.

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"Regardless of when he comes back, he'll have to deal with it a little bit. It's just assessing when's the best time to come back and have to deal with it the least. It's a little bit of a tricky decision."

Shanahan added that medical staff have not suggested offseason surgery for the injury. Brock Purdy has been practicing on a limited basis for three weeks, occasionally working with the first-team offense but remaining cautious with his workload.

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Kyle Shanahan explains why Brock Purdy stayed inactive against the Giants

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The 49ers coach said that Brock Purdy was never close to playing on Sunday. Shanahan said that the team wanted to avoid hurrying his recovery like they did earlier in the season.

"I just want to make sure he gets a 100% better and won't put him out there too early," Shanahan told ESPN. "[We] thought about it as a possible backup or emergency, but I think the more time we get the better."

Mac Jones has stabilized the 49ers offense while Purdy is out. The veteran completed 19 of 24 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns against New York. He started the game 14 for 14 in the first half. His passer rating of 135.2 helped San Francisco achieve its sixth win of the season and its fifth victory in his seven starts.

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