# 49ers bench Purdy for preseason opener vs Titans 2026-08-14T02:02:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Brock Purdy will not play in the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 NFL preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, reports The Athletic. The team is taking a cautious approach with its franchise quarterback, who has taken all first-team reps in training camp and thrown a 50-yard touchdown pass to rookie De'Zhaun Stribling this week. Without Purdy, Mac Jones is the clear backup, with Kurtis Rourke and Adrian Martinez expected to share the workload. The decision comes as the 49ers manage a growing injury list. Receiver Ricky Pearsall is out for the season after PCL surgery. Mike Evans and Christian Kirk have quadriceps and calf issues, respectively, and George Kittle has yet to be cleared from an Achilles problem. Running back Christian McCaffrey has missed practice with minor soreness but is expected to be ready for the regular season. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: American football, Brock Purdy, injuries, NFL preseason, San Francisco 49ers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/49ers-bench-purdy-for-preseason-opener-vs-titans/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/49ers-bench-purdy-for-preseason-opener-vs-titans/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.