On July 26th, the San Francisco 49ers made a big move in the NFL when they signed quarterback Brock Purdy to a four-year deal. Purdy, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, is expected to compete for the backup quarterback role behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo. The move comes as the 49ers look to bolster their quarterback depth after losing backup C.J. Beathard to free agency earlier this offseason.
The same day, the 49ers also lost one of their key defensive players when defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Bosa, who was the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had been a key part of the 49ers defense and was expected to be a major contributor this season. The loss of Bosa is a huge blow to the 49ers defense and will likely have a significant impact on their performance this season.
The signing of Purdy and the loss of Bosa are two major moves for the 49ers on July 26th. While the signing of Purdy gives the team much needed depth at quarterback, the loss of Bosa is sure to have a major impact on the team’s defense. It remains to be seen how the team will adjust to these changes, but one thing is certain: the San Francisco 49ers have made some big moves on July 26th.