49ers’ Bruck Purdy looks like he has ‘robotic arm’ post surgery

It looks like undoubtedly 2023 King of The Elbow will be Brock Purdy.

The San Francisco 49ers QB’s UCL surgery, stemming from the injury suffered in the NFC Championship Game, was delayed once but ultimately successful. The question is whether Purdy’s elbow will be ready in time to compete with Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for starter reps in training camp.

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The 49ers QB noted that he’s already undergoing rehab with physical therapist Keith Kocher. Purdy is wearing a large elbow brace designed to allow movement to ensure his arm retains mobility post-surgery, instead of getting a cast. The young QB noted that the brace makes it appear he has a “robotic arm.”

“When you first get in it after surgery, you’re in it at 90 degrees. From there, you can start opening it up to help with your range of motion,” Purdy said of the brace. “It is just to keep your arm safe when you’re out walking around or doing therapy. But at night, I can take it off and just do some normal motions with just looking at my arm. Out in public it looks like I have a robotic arm”, he adds.