The San Francisco 49ers have opened the 2025 season on a strong note, sitting at 3-0 despite missing some of their biggest playmakers. With quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk sidelined,

NFL insider Ian Rapoport offered a new update on the situation with Purdy, stating he is in the "zone" of where he needs to return and there is a "real chance" the 49ers will get the star signal caller back for Week 4.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is progressing well in his recovery from a toe injury and should return to the field Sunday against the Jaguars, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR-AM in San Francisco Thursday.

Brock Purdy’s job requires a level of focus and mental/physical preparedness unlike any other. Between the offseason grind, practices, time in the gym, and, of course, NFL gamedays, Purdy, like all professional athletes,

Brock Purdy’s toe has improved after 2 1/2 weeks on the mend but he claimed “we’ll see” whether his two-game hiatus ends Sunday when the 49ers host Jacksonville.

Brock Purdy had another limited practice Thursday as he works his way back from a toe injury. He appears to be trending toward playing in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.

With the new NFL season officially rolling, the topic of eventful offseasons for high-profile names is always an enjoyable talking point. However, it’s hard to argue that anyone had a better all-around lead-up to the 2025 season than San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.