Anthony Davis, Tramaine Brock return to practice

All signs point toward Brock Purdy being active on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. It will be the first time he has suited up for a regular-season NFL game after being inactive for Weeks 1 and 2. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was the emergency quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks after starter Trey Lance went down with a season-ending ankle injury. San Francisco made Purdy the last selection in the 2022 NFL Draft—Mr. Irrelevant. However, the rookie quarterback has been pretty relevant for the 49ers this year. Coaches were pleased with what he showed in training camp and the preseason. So pleased that Purdy beat out Nate Sudfeld. "He steps into that huddle, and it's his huddle," general manager John Lynch said of Purdy after the 53-man roster was assembled.

The San Francisco 49ers might be on the brink of receiving a defensive line boost. Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw returned to practice today, the last practice before the team faces the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on Monday night. We'll learn how much Armstead and Kinlaw participated in the Friday session when the team releases its official injury report this afternoon. Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw are on hand for the start of todays practice. We'll get the official injury designation in 90minutes or so.— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows)

The San Francisco 49ers announced that quarterback Trey Lance underwent successful surgery on Monday. The second-year player suffered what was reported as a broken ankle during the first quarter of Sunday's 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks, ending his 2022 season. "San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance underwent successful surgery on his injured right ankle this morning, an injury that occurred in yesterday's game versus the Seattle Seahawks," the 49ers said in a statement. The team also provided more details on the injury itself. "Surgery was performed at Stanford Hospital and repaired two injuries to Lance's ankle, a fibula fracture, and ligament disruption," the 49ers announced. "Lance will start the rehab process, and head team physician

There has been some chatter that Trey Lance might return this season after foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kenneth Jung told the San Francisco Chronicle that the quarterback could fully recover within 10 to 12 weeks. Kyle Shanahan shut that speculation down on Wednesday. The head coach was asked if Lance might return sooner than the 49ers initially anticipated, as indicated by the article from the San Francisco Chronicle. "No. He'll be out until next year," Shanahan responded. A reporter asked if he meant next season, as "next year" could mean the playoffs. "Next season," Shanahan added. "Thank you. That's what years mean to