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The Brock Purdy deep ball: With unknown receivers, the 49ers’ ‘layer king’ tests his arm
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David Lombardi , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the 49ers and their current situation can be found through local news sources, such as The San Francisco Standard.
In San Francisco , the 49ers quarterback is performing well with certain receivers. Malik Turner and KhaDarel Hodge are among those he is throwing to. The team has been dealing with injuries to some of its receivers.
This has not seemed to hinder the quarterback's ability to excel in certain areas of his game. Further information about the 49ers and their current situation can be found through local news sources, such as The San Francisco Standard.
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Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: The San Francisco Standard ·
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