AP source: 49ers’ Purdy has torn ligament in right elbow

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tore a ligament in his throwing elbow, placing his standing for the beginning of subsequent season in query.

An individual conversant in the damage confirmed the analysis of the damage Purdy sustained within the NFC title recreation. The particular person spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the workforce has not launched particulars on the damage.

NFL Community first reported that Purdy tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his proper arm and stated he’ll search a second opinion on whether or not he wants a restore or a reconstruction.

A restore of the elbow sometimes would result in Purdy being sidelined for six months, which might imply he may return near the beginning of coaching camp. A reconstruction would probably sidelined Purdy into the 2023 season.

The newest quarterback damage for San Francisco throws one other wrench into their future plans on the place. Their Week 1 starter from this season, Trey Lance, went down with a season-ending ankle damage in Week 2 that required follow-up surgical procedure final month.

Jimmy Garoppolo changed Lance, however broke his foot in Week 13 and is eligible to be a free agent in March.

Purdy took over and gained his first seven begins as a rookie earlier than getting harm on the primary drive of the NFC championship recreation loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

“My arm felt prefer it stretched out,” Purdy stated after the sport. “It felt like plenty of shocks throughout from my elbow, right down to my wrist. Back and front. Simply ache throughout.”

Purdy got here again into the sport within the second half after backup Josh Johnson left with a concussion and largely was solely capable of hand the ball off. He tried two passes with the injured elbow with neither going greater than 1 yard past the road of scrimmage.

“I couldn’t throw something over 5-10 yards,” he stated. “That’s the reason we simply had some screens. That was our solely possibility after I went again in.”

Purdy, who was chosen with the final decide within the 2022 draft, was a revelation when he bought pressured into motion. He threw for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns and solely 4 interceptions within the common season.

Purdy helped the Niners win their first two playoff video games, throwing for 546 yards and three TDs with no turnovers in wins over Seattle and Dallas. Purdy was the third rookie ever to win two playoff begins.

Purdy’s 108 passer score within the common season and playoffs mixed is one of the best ever for a rookie with not less than 200 makes an attempt.

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