SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was unable to practice Wednesday as he his still hampered by a toe injury that has sidelined him for three games already this season.

The Niners began preparations for this week's game at Tampa Bay without Purdy able to practice. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy is making progress and the team has not contemplated putting him on injured reserve.

But San Francisco might need to play another game with Mac Jones as starter with Purdy's status in question. Jones was limited at practice with a knee and oblique injury but should be available to start if necessary.

Jones is 3-0 as a starter this season and is one of only two quarterbacks ever to win his first three starts with a franchise while throwing for at least 900 yards and

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