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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy delivered an encouraging toe injury update this week, saying it “feels really good” as the team comes out of its late-season bye and prepares to host the Tennessee Titans on December 14.Purdy has been managing a lingering toe issue and didn’t shy away from how much it has mattered to his season. He acknowledged at his latest press conference that when he’s moving and warmed up in-game, his focus flips to simply playing ball — including escaping and “busting” to the edge on keepers — rather than thinking about the toe. View this post on Instagram Brock Purdy Says Toe Is Finally in a “Really Good” SpotPurdy explained that the injury impacts “everything” for a quarterback, especially the ability to drive off the plant foot and generate power consistently. That’s why he’s been tracking how close he feels to “myself again,” mechanically and physically.The 49ers’ bye appeared to be a welcome reset for him. Purdy said the past week helped him feel “fresh,” and he framed the final stretch as a chance to keep building while sharpening details like accuracy and situational football.He also pointed to lessons from earlier moments this season, noting there have been spots where he believes he can be more consistent “mechanically” and with ball placement — the kind of self-scout that often shows up when teams are entering the playoff push.What It Means for the 49ers vs. the TitansFor San Francisco, the biggest takeaway is straightforward: a healthier Purdy could mean more comfort in the parts of the offense that ask him to move — bootlegs, sprint-outs, and the off-script plays where he has to plant, cut, and throw with defenders closing.That matters with the calendar tightening. The 49ers entered Week 15 at 9-4, while Tennessee came in at 2-11, making this a game San Francisco will expect to handle at home as it tries to improve positioning in the NFC race.Purdy, though, kept his focus on the opponent and the week. He said the team respects the Titans defense and emphasized execution and points as the goal Sunday.Purdy’s Self-Scout: Accuracy, Situational Ball, and ThrowawaysOne of the more telling parts of Purdy’s session was how he described the mental tightrope quarterbacks walk: when to stay aggressive and when to throw the ball away.Purdy said he’s had aggressive decisions “work out” and others “cost us,” and he framed that balance as part of what makes playing quarterback challenging — and fun. He also referenced valuing smart football like protecting the ball and staying on the field.Another small but very “Purdy” detail: he said Friday is his favorite day of a game week because the full game plan is in place — first down, second down, third down, red zone — and it helps him see the “big picture” before dialing into specifics.Stats, Schedule & Context for San Francisco Matchup: Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (Week 15) Kickoff: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:25 p.m. ET 49ers record: 9-4 entering Week 15, still in the running for the NFC West title, and an outside shot at the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Titans record: 2-11 entering Week 15, but playing well against strong teams in the last few weeks. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post 49ers Get Major Brock Purdy Toe Update Before Titans Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Friday’s Oilers trade news could finally unwind a stagnant market. Reports broke that the Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The details of the deal continue to trickle out.According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers trade news involves Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick heading to Pittsburgh. Been driving so here’s PIT/EDM deal: Jarry & Poulin to EdmontonKulak, Skinner & 2029 2nd to Pittsburgh Not sure what’s out there — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 12, 2025 That’s a hefty price to pay for Jarry. However, the Oilers needed to clear cap space to make the math work. Hence, Kulak is a cap casualty.This Oilers trade news contradicts the narrative somewhat, leading up to this point. The talk had been that Edmonton wanted a tandem of Jarry and Skinner. However, it seems the numbers just didn’t add up.In a separate trade, the Oilers acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney for a 2027 third-round selection. Likely, Stastney will take over for Kulak on Edmonton’s depth chart. TRADE 🔄 We've received a 2027 3rd round draft pick from EDM for defenseman Spencer Stastney. Full details » https://t.co/DnCovxdgbj pic.twitter.com/81vKDZkcYZ — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) December 12, 2025 This intriguing Oilers trade news puts an end to a long saga regarding the team’s goaltending situation. It was certainly surprising to see Skinner on the move. The talk had focused on Calvin Pickard heading out the door.Now, it seems the Oilers will be rolling with Jarry and Pickard as their tandem for the remainder of the season. It’s worth pointing out that Jarry comes with term. Jarry has two more years on his contract at a cap hit of $5.375 million.Skinner, meanwhile, will be a UFA at the end of this season. Edmonton also acquired forward Samuel Poulin from Pittsburgh in the deal. Poulin is a former first-round pick from 2019. In 22 AHL games this season, the 24-year-old has nine goals and 20 points. He’s played all of 15 NHL games, notching two assists.Oilers Trade News Shocks NHL WorldEarlier this week, news had leaked that the Oilers and Penguins had a deal in place for Jarry. However, the deal fell through at the last minute since Pittsburgh was unwilling to retain any money on Jarry.That was a no-go for Edmonton as the team didn’t have the cap space to make the deal work. Well, today’s Oilers trade news confirms that narrative. The Penguins did not retain any money on Jarry, leaving the Oilers to foot the entire cap hit.Trading Skinner offset about half of Jarry’s cap hit. Skinner has a $2.6 million cap hit. The casualty, however, was Kulak. His $2.7 million cap hit is what ultimately helped the Oilers make Jarry’s contract work.Jarry Now Oilers’ Starting GoalieTristan Jarry will now be thrust into a full-time starting role with the Oilers. The 30-year-old has had a good season. In 14 games, he posted a 2.66 GAA and .909 SV%. The numbers are better than Skinner’s, though not necessarily mind-shocking.Perhaps the biggest loss will be Brett Kulak. The 31-year-old has been one of the steadiest blueliners on the team. He’s set to be a UFA at the end of the season. As such, he was likely one of the candidates to move.Kulak is an unfortunate member of today’s Oilers trade news. He’s played all 82 games in his three full seasons in Edmonton. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Oilers Trade News: Penguins Send Goalie to Edmonton appeared first on Heavy Sports.