San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with an elbow injury that is not believed to be serious, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy will undergo an MRI to assess the injury further, but initial tests indicate it may be a nerve issue rather than damage to his surgically-repaired UCL. Additionally, there are speculations about potential contentious contract negotiations for Purdy as he has outperformed his rookie contract and is expected to seek a new deal soon.
- Brock Purdy's elbow injury is not considered serious.
- The 49ers may end Purdy's season early with nothing to play for in Week 18.
- Contract negotiations for Purdy could be contentious given the team's history with extensions.
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- Purdy's elbow injury is not believed to be serious, but he will undergo an MRI.
- Initial tests on his UCL were okay, indicating a possible nerve issue.
- Contract negotiations may be challenging as he seeks an extension after outperforming his rookie deal.
San Francisco 49ers
- The team is cautious about Purdy's injury and may choose to rest him for the remainder of the season.
- Negotiations for Purdy's contract extension could reflect the team's tough negotiating history.