San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy will postpone his upcoming elbow surgery but is still set to be on track to make week one of the 2023 season.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Purdy visited Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, who recommended that the quarterback delay his surgery due to ongoing inflammation. However, it's still expected that his UCL repair will see him return for the start of next season, as he battles Trey Lance for the quarterback spot.
Doctors want Purdy to have a range of motion before conducting surgery, which can only be achieved when inflammation is gone. Delaying the surgery shouldn't affect his recovery too much, meaning a 2023 return is still expected for the young quarterback.
