After some delays, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is on his way to recovery from the torn ulnar collateral ligament he sustained in his right elbow during the NFC Championship Game, Angelina Martin of NBC Sports Bayarea reports.
Purdy underwent successful elbow surgery Friday, the team announced. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, conducted an internal brace repair to Purdy's right elbow, and he is anticipated to start a throwing progression program in three months, per the 49ers.
Purdy originally was supposed to have elbow surgery Feb. 22, but it was pushed back by Dr. Meister, after an MRI revealed there still was too much inflammation around the elbow.
With a UCL repair, Purdy's expected recovery timeline is six months. He'll spend the next three months simply recovering from the procedure while minimizing swelling and inflammation, and then, in the final three months, Purdy should be able to start throwing the football, as the 49ers stated. His full recovery is expected at the end of six months.
In that timeframe, Purdy would be ready to go by the second week of September, with the first Sunday of the 2023 NFL season is set for kickoff on Sept. 10.
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