There was a reason why San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy could not throw after being injured in the first half of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and it will take six months of rehab before he is ready to get back to work.
Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL that will sideline him six months, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 30, 2023
Purdy is seeking a second medical opinion about whether he needs surgery, which the 49ers are recommending.
Brock Purdy describes his injury and why he feels bad for his teammates pic.twitter.com/o5MNM0dojg
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) January 30, 2023
The #49ers' QB injuries were the story of their season:
Week 2: Trey Lance broken ankle
Week 13: Jimmy Garoppolo broken foot
Conference championship: Brock Purdy torn UCL, Josh Johnson concussion https://t.co/Qrvv3pvqLW
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 30, 2023