The San Francisco 49ers don’t want to take risks if they lose Brock Purdy in the 2025 NFL season, which is why they have signed a Super Bowl–winning quarterback to support him.

Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall flourished against the Raiders, in another sign of a breakout year for the 49ers wideout.

Brock Purdy was the first to praise 49ers teammate Jake Moody for his match-winning field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. Although preseason games carry no official standings value, last week’s result was especially significant following a 30-9 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos.

There's no clarity yet on which quarterback will start for the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason game.

SANTA CLARA – Nate Sudfeld rejoined the 49ers’ quarterback ranks Tuesday, three years after Brock Purdy beat him out as a rookie for the No. 3 role and an unexpected ascent to the franchise’s throne.

Given the injury problems the 49ers currently face with their two starting receivers, Jauan Jennings and Brendon Aiyuk, Purdy may have to rely on Kittle as a primary target this season. With Ricky Pearsall entering his sophomore season, lingering uncertainty about his inexperience could increase the team’s reliance on Kittle.

The 49ers wisely have some key veterans, most prominently Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams, on schedules designed to keep them fresh and out of the fray from time to time. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a leader in a more reserved, analytical way. Deommodore Lenoir is stepping up to push the secondary.

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back a familiar face under center. According to the Athletic's Matt Barrows, the 49ers are signing quarterback Nate Sudfeld after Sudfeld threw in a wide receiver workout Monday.

The full extent of Brock Purdy’s talent continues to be a topic of debate. The San Francisco 49ers front office trusts him. His own roster trusts him. Yet outsi