"The 49ers also placed offensive lineman Spencer Burford on injured reserve, meaning he would miss at least the next four games with a knee injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that if 49ers wanted Purdy to be suited up as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, then Martinez, by league rules would have to be promoted to the 53-man roster as the backup rather than be called up from the practice squad."
"To make (Brock) the emergency, then I believe Martinez can't be a flex, Shanahan said He's got to be on the active roster, so that's why a lot more things go into it also. With Martinez indeed being flexed, it would mean losing a roster spot on a quarterback in Purdy who Shanahan said was highly unlikely to start."
The 49ers elevated practice-squad quarterback Adrian Martinez and wide receiver Malik Turner for the week and placed offensive lineman Spencer Burford on injured reserve, sidelining him at least four games with a knee injury. League rules require a backup quarterback to occupy a 53-man roster spot to qualify as the emergency third quarterback, and Martinez's flex elevation prevents that designation for Brock Purdy. Purdy is unlikely to start and may be declared inactive, though he could still be in uniform without the emergency tag. Purdy exited Week 1 with right turf toe and a left shoulder issue that is now resolved. Martinez simulated Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray in practice while Purdy's participation remained limited.
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