49ers Exploring Options With Trey Lance
1 year agoThe San Francisco 49ers named quarterback Sam Darnold the No. 2 QB behind starter Brock Purdy on Wednesday, and the team is now exploring their options with Trey Lance, according to sources. The future of the third overall pick in 2021 is now unclear with San Francisco. Both Darnold and Lance have been talked up this offseason, but Darnold has impressed the coaching staff more throughout training camp and the preseason, so he'll begin the 2023 regular season in the backup role. The Niners could dangle the 23-year-old Lance in trade talks to see what they can get, and at this point, Lance's long-term fantasy appeal probably looks much brighter away from the Bay Area. If he sticks in San Fran this year, he'll need a couple injuries or poor performance from Purdy and Darnold to get an extended shot under center.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero