EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- For the past three weeks, the San Francisco 49ers have been optimistic that quarterback Brock Purdy 's right big toe will heal enough for him to return to his starting role.

But while Purdy has taken steps in the right direction, there's a real chance that even when he does return, he won't be 100%, coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged after Sunday's 34-24 win against the New York Giants .

"We're trying to ease Brock out there in the practice stuff, but anytime you're dealing with his turf toe, it's something that probably won't fully go away all year regardless of when he comes back," Shanahan said. "He's going to always have to deal with a little bit. ... So it's really about just assessing when's the best time to come back that you have to deal with it the

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