QB Brock Purdy Press Conference

QB Brock Purdy

Press Conference – September 18, 2025

San Francisco 49ers

Yesterday we talked to head coach Kyle Shanahan, and I asked him what the conversations were like between the two of you, and he just said it’s day-to-day and asking how you are feeling. So, how are you feeling?

“Yeah, I mean exactly that. It’s been a day-to-day thing this week, and I feel like I’m happy with the progress that I’ve been making with my foot and toe. So more than anything, it’s just going to be a day-to-day thing on how I feel. Nothing really more to that.”

Did it happen on the play where you kind of scrambled out to the left and got tackled as you were going toward the sideline? When did you start feeling it and how much worse did it get as the game went on?

“Yeah, I mean I think it was just an accumulation of certain plays and different moments in the game. So, I think I finished the game, and it was more so like the adrenaline cooled down, and I was like, ‘alright, something’s wrong with my toe here.’ You go in, you get an MRI, and you get a diagnosis and all that. So, I didn’t really know until after, but you go throughout a game and you get hit and go through certain things, but my mindset’s always been like, I can play and you got to really take me off the field for something serious, but if I can walk and jog and throw a football, then I’m good to go. So, that was more so my mindset. Like I said, I didn’t feel it till after.”

Did you let them know during the game that there was at least something that was bothering you?

“Yep.”

Would you play this weekend, or do you still need to wait and see how it feels in a day or two?

“Definitely just got to see come game time how I feel. Obviously, I want to play every game. I want to be out there. We only get 17 regular season games, and every game matters, especially a divisional, going against Cardinals. So, if you ask me, I’d love to, but I mean, I’m trying to be smart with my body here, but you never know. We’ll see when the game comes.”

Have you ever dealt with a toe injury? And if not, do you have more appreciation for the importance of a big toe?

“Yeah. I’ve never dealt with a toe injury. But yeah, it’s crazy just talking to receivers and skill position guys, you hear them go through a toe injury or whatnot, and then they say it’s one of one of the most painful things because you use your toe (laugh) and you use your feet in every little movement. You have to be explosive and go in and out of cuts. So yeah, I definitely have a new perspective and an appreciation for making sure that your toes are healthy and everything.”

What about your shoulder? Is that still an issue or is it at this point not an issue?

“No, it’s good. Yeah.”

Obviously, it affects your mobility. How does it affect your ability to throw a football?

“Yeah, it’s dropping back. I went back and watched film and just saw how explosive you really need to be at quarterback. You don’t really think about it but getting back from the line of scrimmage in your drop, your handoffs, carrying out a fake, bootlegs, and scrambling, you obviously need your toes to be able to go in and out of those cuts. It’s something that you can’t really mask. You got to be all in and healthy to be able to play the position of quarterback. So now I realize that.”

Do you have to wear a steel plate under the toe or have the footwear adjusted? Are you pretty glad you escaped what Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s got?

“Yeah, I think the orthotics and cleat footwear and stuff, we’re going through that right now. There’s been guys that wear the steel foundation that can help out with your toes and whatnot. But yeah, there’s that. Then obviously, what happened to Joe sucks. So, I’m fortunate, that I don’t have to have surgery, but I don’t really know what else to say. It’s just unfortunate.”

When you’re watching the game, are you going through the reps that QB Mac Jones’ going through mentally, emotionally? How are you approaching that during the game?

“Yeah, obviously I’m in tune every single play call. Last week, I’m on the sideline, but how can I help my team and be a guy there for Mac helping him with what he saw on the field when he comes off the sideline or talking to other players about the play and stuff. So, it’s just like handling all that, but obviously being in tune and seeing what he’s seeing out on the field, it’s tougher when you’re on the sideline. But I understand what it’s like to be in his shoes and him going through reads and trying to handle the emotions of a game, it’s not easy. And so obviously I want to be there for him and my whole team as a whole.”