49ers QB Brock Purdy increasing first-team practice reps as recovery progresses

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy is scheduled to see an increase in practice time as the 49ers point toward their pivotal NFC West game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.Coach Kyle Shanahan said the plan calls for Purdy to continue to push his recovery from a turf toe injury. A decision likely will be made later in the week to determine whether Purdy will be available to play against the Rams at Levi’s Stadium.Purdy is scheduled for limited practice on Wednesday, Shanahan said.Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has not been cleared to return to practice.Pearsall was the 49ers’ leading receiver at the time he was sidelined with the right knee injury on Sept. 28. He sustained an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament in the 49ers’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In four games, Pearsall has 20 receptions for 327 yards.Pearsall has not sustained a setback, Shanahan said. But his recovery is taking longer than expected.Defensive end Bryce Huff (hamstring), center Jake Brendel (hamstring), and linebackers Dee Winters (knee) and Tatum Bethune (thigh) are scheduled for limited practice.Purdy saw action in just two of...