When it rains, it pours. The San Francisco 49ers’ season ended in unceremonious fashion on Sunday. Their NFC Championship hopes were dashed almost as soon it began. All four quarterbacks they had on their roster this year sustained serious injuries. That includes sensation Brock Purdy, who sustained a serious elbow injury in Sunday’s brutal loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
It turned out that Purdy had about as serious an elbow injury as you can get. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted, “Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL that will sideline him six months, per source.”
Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL that will sideline him six months, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 30, 2023
A torn UCL is a very common injury in the world of baseball. In football, it can occur and even did earlier this season. Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen suffered a UCL injury that nearly rocked the boat big time. Allen was able to trudge on through it, but not all injuries are the same, of course. Given where Purdy was at his level, it would make no sense for him to risk further damage. But, he is seeking other opinions.
Schefter tweeted, “Brock Purdy is seeking second medical opinions about whether he needs surgery, per source. 49ers are recommending surgery but no decisions yet.”
Brock Purdy is seeking second medical opinions about whether he needs surgery, per source. 49ers are recommending surgery but no decisions yet. https://t.co/GdMokH4pDe
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 30, 2023
Niners great Steve Young had wished both Purdy and Johnson well after Sunday’s defeat. Obviously, this twist isn’t a good one for Purdy, who roared onto the scene this season. Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft led the Niners on a memorable run to the NFC Championship Game.
The NFL world reacted to the terrible injury news.
Absolutely brutal but ton of respect for that kid coming back in for his squad. 💪
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) January 30, 2023
#49ers fans thinking about their QB situation pic.twitter.com/kJUAKaofiy
— BetFTW (@Bet_ForTheWin) January 30, 2023
I was one of the guys questioning how bad it was and being like “wtf it’s the NFC Championship!!”
But that’s shitty.
A brutal way to go out. https://t.co/Egmovke3Am
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) January 30, 2023
Tough blow for the youngster. Opens the door for Brady to SF now? https://t.co/JK1UDvGbid
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) January 30, 2023
He threw that last screen pass with absolutely no feeling in his fingers https://t.co/2he5Zn6OQ9
— Zito (@_Zeets) January 30, 2023
Can’t think of an nfl player who has had to get Tommy John. Brutal. https://t.co/MBGhcokgy8
— Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) January 30, 2023
Man, that sucks.
Guy's arm got absolutely jacked up on that play.
Huge respect for going back out there and doing whatever he could to try and help. https://t.co/ksEvoQdWbO
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) January 30, 2023
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