Report: 49ers Rookie Sensation Brock Purdy Suffered Torn UCL; Months Of Recovery

CBS San Francisco

January 31, 2023

Medical tests revealed Monday that rookie star Brock Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow while being sacked in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, according to a flurry of media reports.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Purdy will need surgery and could be sidelined for up to six months. His sources told Pelissero the team hoped that their young quarterback can avoid complete reconstruction of the ligament in the form of Tommy John surgery.

Heading into Sunday's showdown with the Eagles, Purdy had led the 49ers to seven straight wins since stepping in for the injured Jimmy Garoppolo.

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