Purdy avoids PUP list, on track to be 49ers’ starting QB

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy cleared a major hurdle Tuesday in his quest to be the 49ers' Week 1 starter. Less than 20 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his throwing elbow, Purdy passed his physical upon reporting to training camp, 49ers general manager John Lynch said. Purdy was not placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list upon reporting to camp. Although Purdy has been cleared to practice without restrictions, Lynch said, the 49ers will still manage his usage. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy will not throw more than three days in a row at the beginning of camp. Whenever Purdy practices, he will be running with the first-team offense, Shanahan said. Shanahan said he has not seen Purdy throwing in person much but he has observed videos of Purdy's rehabilitation. "He looks like Brock," Shanahan said. Purdy's progress is a signal he is on pace to take the field Sunday, Sept. 10, when the 49ers open the regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 49ers now begin training camp with Purdy, Trey Lance, Sam Darnold and Brandon Allen on the quarterback depth chart. The team's first preseason game is scheduled for Aug. 13 against the Las...