"I'm really excited for the future of the 49ers and what we're going to do, said quarterback Brock Purdy, two days after their 13-6 season ended with a 41-6 playoff loss at Seattle in the NFC's divisional-round playoffs. Feeding that excitement are the recovery efforts by their stars among this season's mass casualties, such as: Purdy declared his right big toe good to go without a surgical fix, but with strengthening exercises and rest."
"Defensive ends Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are several months into their anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. Williams, last year's first-round pick, said Bosa has been like a real big brother checking on him through their process, Linebacker Fred Warner's right ankle is so good he indeed planned to suit up had the 49ers reached this Sunday's NFC Championship Game. He still could have a postseason presence: NBC is expected to add him as a guest analyst for Super Bowl 60,"
"SANTA CLARA Unlike other years when sad 49ers clear out their lockers and head for offseason surgical repairs, most of that work's already been done, even as the team chugged along to the playoffs. Monday's exit interviews with the media were more of a confirmation that the 49ers should return at full strength in 2026, likely as a Super Bowl contender. They just are out of the mix for this season's Super Bowl,"
The 49ers finished their season with a 41-6 playoff loss at Seattle but entered the offseason with most surgical work already completed and recoveries underway. Quarterback Brock Purdy declared his right big toe healthy after rest and strengthening following a turf-toe injury that cost him eight weeks. Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million deal in May and remains optimistic about the team's future. Defensive ends Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are several months into ACL reconstructions, with Williams noting Bosa's support. Linebacker Fred Warner's right ankle healed enough that he planned to play if the team reached the NFC title game. Tight end George Kittle suffered a clean right Achilles tear and showed an upbeat recovery posture while wheeling his repaired leg.
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