‎It started with a subtle limp — now it’s the injury no one can ignore. Brock Purdy’s toe issue has turned into the biggest mystery in San Francisco, with the team declining to set a recovery timetable.

“Turf toe may not sound like much, but it can be debilitating,” Stark reported. “There are varying degrees.

For Brock, he hyperextended his right big toe in Week 1, tearing the stabilizing ligaments under the joint. In addition to being extremely painful, turf toe limits the toe’s ability to flex. Brock told me, any movement in the wrong direction can set him back. He said he is truly day-to-day.

There is no timeline for his return. He called this injury so annoying, saying he’s never dealt with something that lingers this long.”
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‎That’s not ideal for San Francisco, and it seems like Purdy could be out beyond Week 7, which many believed could be his last game on the sidelines.
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‎For now, the 49ers will have to ride with Jones under center and Adrian Martinez as the backup, but they’d probably prefer to have the 2023 Pro Bowler back under center whenever he’s fully healthy.
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‎It wasn’t supposed to happen this way.
‎The San Francisco 49ers, cruising through the season with one of the league’s most balanced rosters, are suddenly facing the one thing every contender dreads — uncertainty at quarterback.

Brock Purdy’s toe injury, once brushed off as “nothing serious,” has now taken center stage in a storyline the team didn’t plan for.
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‎The 24-year-old quarterback, known for his sharp decision-making and unshakable composure, suffered the injury late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game.

He stayed in, finished the drive, and even completed a touchdown pass — but by Monday morning, his toe had swollen to the point where medical staff ruled out practice for the week.
‎Team doctors have since confirmed the worst part: there is no clear timeline for Purdy’s return.
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‎Head coach Kyle Shanahan remained measured in his comments, refusing to speculate. “We’re evaluating day by day,” he told reporters. “There’s nothing we’re rushing here.” Behind that calm tone, though, was the subtext every fan could hear — concern.
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‎The 49ers’ locker room has weathered storms before, from Jimmy Garoppolo’s injuries to last year’s NFC title heartbreak. But Purdy’s case feels different. He’s not just the starter — he’s the glue holding together a system that thrives on precision and trust.

His chemistry with Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle has been a cornerstone of San Francisco’s offensive resurgence.
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‎Without him, that rhythm falters.
‎Backup quarterback Sam Darnold has talent, but lacks the deep connection with Shanahan’s playbook that Purdy mastered. “You can feel the difference,” said one offensive lineman. “Brock sees things a half-second before everyone else. That’s what makes him special.”
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‎Fans echoed that sentiment online, flooding team pages with messages of support and frustration. “He’s too valuable to rush,” one wrote. “But man, the season feels different already.”
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‎Injury specialists explain that toe injuries can be deceptive — often healing slower than expected, especially for players who rely on footwork precision. If mismanaged, they can derail momentum for months.
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‎For now, the 49ers are choosing patience over panic. But with the schedule tightening and playoff aspirations looming, the clock is ticking — even if no one knows when it will start again.
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‎San Francisco holds its breath, hoping their young leader’s next step isn’t just pain-free, but history-making.
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‎We’ve already seen what Purdy looks like hampered, and it’s not worth it for him to come back early and risk aggravating the injury even more.