49ers’ Kyle Shanahan hopeful Brock Purdy will make Week 1 return: ‘I feel pretty optimistic about that’

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The San Francisco 49ers have stayed away from any specifics when it comes to Brock Purdy’s return as he continues to rehab an elbow injury he sustained during the NFC championship. But head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday the hope is the second-year quarterback will be ready to go Week 1. 

Purdy's recovery since undergoing surgery in early March to repair the UCL in his throwing arm has gone seemingly well. Last month, he reported to offseason workouts and had said the goal was to begin throwing again in June.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Shanahan told reporters Tuesday that while he still isn’t putting any weight on the arm, the Niners are hopeful Purdy will recover in time to be available for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

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"We’re hoping for Week 1, and I feel pretty optimistic about that," Shanahan said. 

"That’s what we’re hoping for, that he’ll be ready to play in Week 1, and, usually, that doesn’t mean that’s the day he comes back. Usually, you have to come before that to make that goal and that’s kind of the goal we’re hoping for. And I don’t have any reason to think differently."

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of a game in Santa Clara, Calif., Dec. 11, 2022.  (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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