Nick WagonerSep 10, 2025, 04:33 PM ET
- Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam's subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team's relocation and stadium saga.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 2 meeting with the New Orleans Saints with the anticipation that quarterback Brock Purdy will not be available.
Purdy, who is dealing with left shoulder and toe injuries, is a "long shot" to play against the Saints, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.
Purdy is not expected to practice on Wednesday, and Shanahan said it's possible that Purdy's toe injury, which is the main concern, could keep him out for multiple games.
Mac Jones, who signed with the Niners as a free agent in March, would start in Purdy's place if he is ruled out.
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