Sam Darnold will be Brock Purdy’s backup this season, thus putting Trey Lance’s 49ers tenure in further jeopardy as the 2021 draft’s No. 3 pick enters his third season.
SANTA CLARA — With Sam Darnold reportedly locking down the 49ers’ No. 2 quarterback job, the team is exploring options on what to do with Trey Lance, a league source said Wednesday.
Rather than retain Lance as the No. 3 quarterback, the 49ers appear willing to part with him after just four starts in two seasons, after they moved up to draft him No. 3 overall in 2021. Brandon Allen has served as the No. 4 quarterback throughout camp but has not taken an 11-on-11 snap since the Aug. 13 preseason opener.
Banks, who blossomed last year as a first-year starter, is seen by Foerster as performing better in games than practice, which is unusual for linemen. “He’s in great shape. His weight’s been consistent,” Foerster said. “Sometimes in practice he gets worn down and is not as clean, but in games, he’s always fresh and ready to go. I’m really happy with his performance this camp and preseason.
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