The San Francisco 49ers have officially placed quarterback Brock Purdy on season-ending injured reserve, confirming the fears that began circulating after his right elbow injury in last week’s game. Multiple team and league sources have verified that Purdy will undergo reconstructive surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his throwing arm — an injury eerily reminiscent of the one he suffered during the 2022 NFC Championship Game. The setback abruptly ends what had been a storybook campaign for the young quarterback, one filled with grit, leadership, and redemption. For a team built around precision, timing, and emotional chemistry, losing its field general at the heart of a Super Bowl run has cast a shadow over Levi’s Stadium and the entire Bay Area.