The injury suffered by 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the NFC Championship game was serious.
Purdy has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely be sidelined for around six months, according to multiple reports.
That schedule would bring Purdy back before the start of the 2023 preseason, but it will certainly affect the 49ers quarterback’s plans. After the way he played during the regular season, Purdy looked set to start for the 49ers next season. Now he will be dropped from the offseason program, which could open the door for Trey Lance — or the 49ers acquiring another quarterback.
The last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy had a stellar rookie season after Lance and backup Jimmy Garoppolo suffered injuries. Based on his rookie year, he seems to have a bright future, but he now has a long rehab ahead of him.
