#49ers QB Brock Purdy needs Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss about a year, according to notable orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Adickens.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 1, 2023
A return in 6-9 months is unlikely.
Adickens is a former NFL player himself, was the 5th overall pick in the 1984 supplemental draft. pic.twitter.com/tv7UlSpcag