Unexpected Absences: Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings Sideline Secrets Revealed

Injuries — the great equalizer in football, right? The 49ers are staring down another Thursday Night showdown against the Rams, but it looks like their injury list isn’t exactly clearing up. Brock Purdy, tucked away nursing a toe that’s acting up again after a brief return, alongside wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, sat out Tuesday’s walkthrough as expected. It’s that same jittery feeling when a key piece is questionable just days before the game. GM John Lynch was straight with us—Purdy and Pearsall’s participation is up in the air. Meanwhile, others like Robert Beal and Jordan Watkins are still on the sidelines, and a handful of defensive players are dealing with their own limitations, while Mac Jones and Colton McKivitz are holding down the fort in full practice mode. Just when you think you’ve got a grip on the roster, the injury bug bites again — leaving us all guessing how this will shake out. Keep your eyes peeled because availability could tip the scales this week. LEARN MORE

The 49ers’ official injury report was as expected.

Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe), wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib) did not participate in the walkthrough on Tuesday. The 49ers estimated them as non-participants on Monday.

General Manager John Lynch called Purdy and Pearsall questionable for Thursday Night Football against the Rams.

Purdy missed Weeks 2-3 before playing on Sunday, but his toe injury flared up afterward.

Defensive end Robert Beal (ankle) and wide receiver Jordan Watkins (calf) remained out of practice as well. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and defensive tackle C.J. West (thumb) returned to practice as limited participants on Tuesday.

Cornerback Renardo Green (neck), defensive end Mykel Williams (wrist/oblique) and linebacker Dee Winters (knee) again were limited.

Backup quarterback Mac Jones (knee) and offensive tackle Colton McKivitz (calf) remained full participants, and Jones will start again if Purdy can’t play.