Brock Purdy’s 2026 is already shaping up to be a year packed with big moments, both at home and on the field.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback and his wife, Jenna Purdy, announced they are expecting their second child together. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post that included maternity family photos with their 12 month old daughter, Millie Joleen, in an open field.
Jenna wrote in the July 29 post, "Another blessing on the way 🤍 Baby #2 coming soon". Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle were among the teammates who offered congratulations, and Juszczyk added, "The more Purdy's the better".
That announcement landed as the 49ers settled into 2026 training camp at the SAP Performance Facility, and Purdy heads into his fifth NFL season with a lot on his plate in the best possible way. The timing of the new arrival means he should be able to stay locked in on football while the family milestone unfolds after the season calendar wraps up.
On the field, the roster around him looks loaded. The biggest new weapon is Mike Evans, who gives San Francisco a proven red-zone target. He joins Christian Kirk, second round rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and third-year receiver Ricky Pearsall, giving Purdy a deeper and more varied group of pass catchers than he has had before.
That group sits alongside the rest of a star-studded offense, with All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle still anchoring the attack. The 49ers also return a defense that includes a fully healthy Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw at linebacker, plus newly acquired interior lineman Osa Odighizuwa.
So Purdy is walking into camp with family news to celebrate and championship expectations waiting on the other side of it. San Francisco opens its season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
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