SANTA CLARA, Calif. – San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a “long shot” to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints and could miss multiple weeks because of a toe injury.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Purdy was unable to practice and could miss some time after getting hurt in a season-opening win at Seattle. Mac Jones would start for the 49ers on Sunday at New Orleans if Purdy can’t play.

Purdy played through the injuries to his toe and left shoulder, leading a game-winning touchdown drive capped by a 4-yard pass to Jake Tonges. Purdy went 26 for 35 for 277 yards with two TDs and two interceptions against Seattle.

Jones, a former first-round pick by New England in 2021, signed as a free agent in March.

The Niners also announced a one-year deal with kicker Edd

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