49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is back at practice and was a limited participant on Wednesday, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to play. In an interview with KNBR on Thursday morning, General Manager John Lynch said Purdy is getting closer to a return. But he didn't put a firm table on it. "What I can tell everyone is that we're being [incredibly diligent]," Lynch said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "We've gotten so many opinions on this thing, and it's been pretty consistent. He's doing a really good job. We're taking the appropriate measures, and what I can tell you is he gets better each week, each day. I do think we're getting closer to him returning."Lynch added that it's difficult to set a "hard timeline" because much of Purdy's recovery depends on how he feels."And how he feels, that's still out there, and TBD, but we're getting closer, we do know that," Lynch said. "I think this week, in particular, last week, I think we made some progress. And so, that has Brock encouraged. It has everyone encouraged."Lynch noted that the team is going to trust Purdy and the doctors to make the best decision...
John Lynch: I do think we’re getting closer to Brock Purdy returning
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