After days of speculation, Rapoport finally confirms what 49ers fans feared most about Brock Purdy.QQ
All signs continue to point toward Brock Purdy missing another game for the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear earlier this week that the quarterback’s chances of playing Sunday against the Houston Texans were slim.
Purdy has been limited in practice for the second straight week as he continues to recover from a turf toe injury. He was in the same situation last week before ultimately being ruled out for the 49ers’ game against the Atlanta Falcons.
So when NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport provided his latest update Thursday night, it’s unlikely that many were surprised.
“It sounds like this week, not quite yet for Brock Purdy,” the NFL insider reported. “Mac Jones looking at another start as Purdy continues to recover from that relapse of that turf toe injury.”
Rapoport also noted that another win for Jones would add another $100,000 to his season earnings, part of the incentive structure built into his contract. Jones has already earned $400,000 in bonuses with four wins as a starter through five games.
The 49ers will release their official injury designations on Friday, which will confirm Purdy’s Week 8 status. While there’s still a slight chance the quarterback won’t be ruled out, it appears increasingly likely that he’ll miss his sixth game of the season.
Despite the setback, San Francisco remains optimistic about Purdy’s recovery.
“He’s doing a really good job,” general manager John Lynch said on Thursday. “We’re taking the appropriate measures, and what I can tell you is he gets better each week, each day. I do think we’re getting closer to him returning.”
With Dallas reportedly eyeing Maxx Crosby, analysts say the Patriots should strike fast. Armed with top cap space and a hungry defense, New England could use the Raiders’ All-Pro pass rusher to reignite their playoff hopes.
There has been plenty of speculation over the last few weeks about the Patriots’ potential activity ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline on November 4, both in terms of trading for and trading away players to improve their roster this season. Not much has been said about their plans directly from Mike Vrabel and Co., but more intriguing names continue to pop up that would be excellent additions to inquire about.
Most conversation has surrounded wide receivers and running backs, and while either position makes sense for the Patriots right now, adding a legitimate threat in the pass rush could be considered the best use of their league-high remaining cap space this year.After days of speculation, Rapoport finally confirms what 49ers fans feared most about Brock Purdy.
