India, Sept. 11 -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to miss two to five weeks after suffering what is described as a "variant of turf toe." The news was first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and later confirmed by multiple outlets.

Purdy sustained the injury during the 49ers' win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. While he managed to finish the game, further evaluations revealed damage significant enough to keep him out for multiple weeks.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Purdy was a "long shot" to play in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, citing not only the toe injury but also shoulder soreness, per Bleacher Report. Purdy's injury adds to San Francisco's growing list of unavailable play...