Brock Purdy expected to play in exhibition finale for the 49ers [Video]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and several other of the starting offensive players for the San Francisco 49ers will get one final preseason tuneup before the season opener with a few notable exceptions.

After Purdy struggled playing with mostly backups last week against New Orleans, coach Kyle Shanahan has said he plans to play several more starters this week with star pass catchers such as Deebo Samuel and George Kittle expecting to get on the field for the first time this preseason.

The Niners will be without All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, who is nursing a calf injury, and two of their other most important players who are in long-standing contract disputes. All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams has held out all camp in search of a new deal and second-team All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyukhas been a contract …