NFL Conference Championship - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a complete UCL tear in his throwing elbow and will undergo surgery, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Purdy is expected to have a recovery time of six months.
Purdy suffered the injury on the first drive of the NFC Championship, returning to play in the second half after backup quarterback Josh Johnson was ruled out with a concussion.
Purdy's projected recovery timetable will allow him to return before the preseason begins. He will join fellow 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, who is recovering from a season-ending ankle surgery.