san francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to start pitching again just in time for the 2023 season after undergoing successful surgery on his right elbow to repair a torn UCL, the team announced Friday.
The Niners provided an update on Purdy’s condition after the rookie quarterback suffered a devastating injury to his throwing arm during the Niners’ first possession of their 31-7 loss in the NFC title game. before the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, forces a fumble off San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship game on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
«San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy underwent successful surgery with renowned specialist Dr. Keith Meister this morning,» the team statement said.
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«Dr. Meister performed an internal repair on Purdy’s right elbow. Purdy is anticipated to begin a pitching progression program in three months.»
The news comes several weeks after Purdy’s initial surgery. postponed due to swelling in his elbow.
While Purdy may start pitching in three months, the expectation is that the timeline for a full recovery is around six months.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of a wild card playoff game in Santa Clara, California on January 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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Dr. David Altchek, an assistant orthopedic surgeon and co-director emeritus of the Hospital for Special Surgery Sports Medicine Institute in New York, told Fox News Digital last month that an internal brace was a «good» option for Purdy.
«It’ll work out and he’ll be able to come back. I don’t think six months is out of the question. I really don’t think so,» he said at the time.
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in an NFC divisional playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Purdy took over the 49ers center in Week 13 after Jimmy Garoppolo he broke his foot against the Miami Dolphins.
With Purdy starting, the 49ers finished 7-0 going into the NFC Championship Game.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson and Joe Morgan contributed to this report.