San Francisco has reportedly decided on veteran Sam Darnold as the top backup, putting Trey Lance's future with the team in question.
for the majority of the 2021 season. They made Lance the starter at the beginning of the 2022 season, but he suffered a season-ending ankle fracture in Week 2.
As Lance recovered following surgery, Garoppolo helped keep the 49ers on a contending path before suffering a foot injury late in the regular season. Purdy, a seventh-round rookie, played at an even higher level than both, winning his first seven starts before suffering an elbow injury in the first quarter of the 49ers' NFC Championship Game loss.San Francisco made it clear over the offseason that Purdy would be the starting quarterback if he was healthy.
Lance and Darnold have each started one game in the preseason. Darnold has completed 16 of 22 passes for 193 yards, one touchdown and an interception while Lance has completed 22 of 33 passes for 285 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
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