Why are Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall not playing vs Falcons? Injury updates and return dates
Posted on: Oct 20, 2025 06:12 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
The San Francisco 49ers human face the capital of georgia Falcons on lord's day nighttime football game in Week 7. The team will be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy and rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall due to ongoing injuries.
Brock Purdy is sidelined with a lingering toe injury on his left foot, which he initially suffered in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Purdy, 25, attempted a return in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but aggravated the toe, forcing him out for Weeks 5 and 6.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that Purdy was able to practice this week on a limited basis. He assured that the QB is closer to making his return.
“He was able to get out there, throw more,” Shanahan said. "I thought it was definitely a step further ahead than it was last week. So, going in the right direction.”
Backup QB Mac Jones will start his fifth game of the season in Purdy's place in Week 7.
Ricky Pearsall, on the other hand, is dealing with a knee sprain. He has been limited or absent from practice since aggravating it in the Week 4 loss to Jacksonville Jaguars.
As per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Purdy and Pearsall are both expected back in their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans.
George Kittle is back for Week 7. The tight end missed multiple weeks with a hamstring injury.
"George has rehabbed really well," Shanahan said. “He came back 100 percent, had a good week of practice, and we'll space it out throughout the game, but there's no pitch count."
QB Brock Purdy
WR Ricky Pearsall
DL Yetur Gross-Matos
WR Jordan Watkins
OL Drew Moss
CB Upton Stout
RB Jordan James
EDGE Jalon Walker
CB Billy Bowman Jr.
WR Ray-Ray McCloud III
OL Jack Nelson
DL LaCale London
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