49ers' Purdy cleared for training camp after offseason elbow surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is medically cleared to participate in training camp, general manager John Lynch announced Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

"The great news is Brock has worked his tail off and he's ready to go," Lynch told reporters.

Purdy, who underwent offseason elbow surgery after suffering a complete tear of the UCL in his throwing arm during last season's NFC Championship Game, will be on a pitch count. The second-year pro will throw two out of every three days but will receive first-team reps when on the field, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Purdy's injury left the 49ers with a lot of uncertainty at quarterback entering the offseason. The club brought in Sam Darnold while Trey Lance was returning to the field after missing all but two games in 2022 due to injury.

However, the 49ers are adamant that Purdy is in the driver's seat to start if healthy. Purdy first resumed throwing in May, which led to Lynch being "incredibly encouraged" by the quarterback's progress.

A seventh-round pick in 2022, Purdy led the 49ers on a run to the NFC title game following injuries to Lance and backup Jimmy Garoppolo. He won his first seven starts while throwing for 16 touchdowns to four interceptions (including playoffs).

Additionally, Lynch noted that he doesn't expect reigning Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa to be with the team at training camp due to negotiations over an extension, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.

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