Brock Purdy Cleared to Start for 49ers After Clearing Concussion Protocol
In a much-anticipated update, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has successfully cleared the final step of concussion protocol and is now set to start in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers, with a current record of 5-2, have announced that Purdy will have no injury designation for the upcoming game against the Bengals, who hold a record of 3-3.
Purdy suffered the concussion during the team’s recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. In the fourth quarter, he was hit on a quarterback sneak, but despite the impact, he remained in the game. Unfortunately, Purdy threw two interceptions in his final six pass attempts during the 22-17 defeat.
After the game, Purdy reported concussion symptoms, which prompted the team to place him into the concussion protocol. However, his progress has been encouraging. He was able to participate in a portion of the team’s walkthrough on Wednesday, had limited practice the following day, and finally, on Friday, he was a full participant.
Earlier in the week, Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his confidence in starting Purdy if he received clearance from the doctors, even without a full week of practice. Shanahan referenced a similar situation last season when Purdy was unable to practice due to a rib injury but still played in a Thursday night game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Purdy, who had won his first 10 regular-season starts in the NFL, is coming off two consecutive losses. In the losses to the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings, he completed 33 of 57 passes for 397 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, marking his first interceptions of the season.
The news of Purdy’s clearance brings a sense of relief and excitement to the 49ers organization and fans alike. With their starting quarterback back on the field, the team hopes to regain their winning momentum and continue their strong performance throughout the season.
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