San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Birdie Will be sidelined for at least six months after tearing his UCL in Sunday’s NFC Championship game … according to multiple reports.
Purdy — the 49ers’ final pick (262nd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft — suffered an elbow injury in the first quarter of the game with the Niners trailing 7-0 … when he was tackled by an Eagles linebacker. Hassan Reddick When trying to pass.
Reddick hit the birdie with his throwing hand… and the football came out.
The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass, but the referees reviewed it and ruled that Purdy fumbled the football, which was recovered by an Eagles defensive lineman. Linwall Joseph.
ESPN Adam Schefter Confirmed the severity of the injury moments ago … said Purdy will be out until at least July … and is currently getting a second opinion to determine if he needs surgery.
49ers QB Brock Birdie will be sidelined for 6 months with a sprained UCL. @AdamSchefter.
The injury was devastating for Purdy … and he officially took over under center for the Niners in Week 14 after two. Trey Lance And Jimmy Garoppolo He was out early in the season with injuries.
Brock’s backup, Josh JohnsonEntered Sunday’s game – but JJ was removed after suffering a concussion, which was forced Kyle Shanahan Back to the injured birdie.
Birdie couldn’t throw — he finished the game with four passing attempts and 23 passing yards, and the Eagles won 31-7 to advance to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.
Get well, Brock!!
