The 49ers’ injury nightmare will continue through Week 6.
San Francisco ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for Sunday’s bout against the fellow NFC contender Buccaneers in Tampa Bay.
It isn’t a guarantee that their backup QB will be suiting up, either. 3
Mac Jones, who has gone 3-0 starting in place of Purdy this season, is questionable with knee and oblique injuries.
With their top two quarterbacks hurt, the 49ers brought in Desmond Ridder, Nathan Peterman and Quinten Dormady for a workout on Thursday, according to NFL Network, but didn’t sign any of them.
Adrian Martinez is currently the team’s QB2 behind Jones, with Purdy officially sidelined. 3
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib), who has missed two games this season, is also quest