49ers' Brock Purdy has 'a chance' to play this week, per coach - ESPN

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After missing Sunday's victory against the New Orleans Saints because of a toe injury, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could return this week against the Arizona Cardinals.

Last week at this time, Niners coach Kyle Shanahan called Purdy a «long shot» to play against the Saints, all but ruling him out five days before that game. But Shanahan struck a different, more positive tone Wednesday when he said Purdy will be a limited participant in practice and was asked whether Purdy could be under center for the home opener on Sunday.

«He wasn't limited last week,» Shanahan said. «He does have a chance [to play].»

Purdy did some throwing during individual drills during the early open portion of practice open to media.

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QB Brock Purdy did some throwing in individual drills during early open portion of Wednesday's practice.

A look: pic.twitter.com/85QZlBlFar

Purdy has been dealing with toe and left shoulder injuries he suffered in the Week 1 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. According to Shanahan, the toe has been the more significant issue and was the main reason Purdy did not play against the Saints.

Initially, Shanahan said it was «possible» that Purdy could miss multiple games, but he and general manager John Lynch have indicated that the injury would be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.

Purdy was seen in the 49ers' locker room after the win in New Orleans and seemed to be moving OK while telling reporters «we'll see» when asked about his status for Week 3. Shanahan left the door open for Purdy to return this week after that game, as well.

While the Niners would prefer not to use Purdy unless he's all the way