SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers will welcome quarterback Brock Purdy back to the starting lineup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Purdy, who has missed the past two games because of a toe injury, participated in practice all three days this week and does not have an injury designation going into Sunday, clearing the path for him to step back into his starting role against the Jaguars.

Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday afternoon that Purdy will start.

"He looked good," Shanahan said. "He got to do a lot more than last week and each day he got a lot better."

For most of the week, all signs pointed toward Purdy being able to play against the Jaguars. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but upgraded to a full participant on Friday. Before th

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