Brock Purdy has been cleared to participate in practice for the San Francisco 49ers following his right elbow surgery in March.

"Brock is cleared and ready to go," John Lynch said. "Having said that, we're sticking and we're adhering to a plan that's been put in place for some time."

Purdy will be on a pitch count that includes two days of throwing and one day off.

Lynch said repeatedly throughout the offseason Purdy would be the "leader in the clubhouse" to start when healthy.

"He will [be with the starters] when he's out there," Shanahan said. "The throwing plan's a little different. We're never going to have him go three days in a row."

Trey Lance and Sam Arnold will alternate reps with the starting offense on days when Purdy is not practicing.