Brock Purdy relies on tight ends amid 49ers' WR injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Brock Purdy has found support in the San Francisco 49ers' passing game during training camp as injuries plague the wide receiver corps. With Ricky Pearsall out for the season and Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling dealing with injuries, Purdy is turning to backup tight ends, including Farrell and Tonges. Despite the uncertainty, this reliance on backup tight ends could provide additional options for head coach Kyle Shanahan as the season approaches. Kittle's recovery from an Achilles tear prompts a need for these backups to step up, underscoring a critical point in preparation for the regular season.
- •Ricky Pearsall is out for the season due to knee surgery.
- •Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling have quad and hamstring issues.
- •Brock Purdy has connected with tight ends Farrell and Tonges in practice.
- •George Kittle is recovering from an Achilles tear.
- •The 49ers need to prepare for various scenarios in the upcoming season.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brock Purdy finding help in 49ers passing game from unlikely source
"The San Francisco 49ers will need their top WRs to stay healthy in 2026, but QB Brock Purdy is finding ways to survive without them in training camp.
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