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FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 11:36 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. Purdy's delayed surgery could happen early March 2023 if the swelling in his injured elbow has been reduced, general manager John Lynch said on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
49ers QB Brock Purdy may have elbow surgery next week

By Josh Dubow Feb. 28, 2023 04:06 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy arrives for the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Brock Purdy doesn't mind competing with Trey Lance to start

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 11, 2023 11:54 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and general manager John Lynch watch as players take part in drills during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:38 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2023 05:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
AP source: 49ers' Purdy has torn ligament in right elbow

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 07:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
49ers season derailed by QB injuries in NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2023 06:20 PM EST

49ers QB Trey Lance undergoes 2nd operation on ankle

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2022 07:38 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance underwent a second operation on his injured right ankle but is still expected to recover by the...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey with offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill, middle, as Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Purdy, defense lead 49ers past Fins; Garoppolo breaks foot

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2022 07:29 PM EST

Miami Dolphins linebackers Jerome Baker (55) and Jaelan Phillips (15) react after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, bottom right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with broken left foot

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2022 04:26 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Robinson has said offseason NFL rule changes force teams to be choosy about whether to place a player on injured reserve or take the salary cap hit of keeping two players on the active roster when only one can play. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
NFL injured reserve rule change forcing teams to be choosy

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 08, 2022 05:58 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk makes a catch for a touchdown on a ball thrown by running back Christian McCaffrey during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers in position for another 2nd half playoff run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2022 11:53 AM EST

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) reacts to play against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos trade star Bradley Chubb to Miami Dolphins

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 01, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Brady not thinking about retirement, so time to speculate

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 21, 2022 12:25 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers acquire RB Christian McCaffrey from Panthers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 11:34 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mariota, Falcons brace for test against 49ers' stiff defense

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers suffer serious injury losses in latest win

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, right, celebrates after scoring with wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the first half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

By Steve Reed Oct. 09, 2022 07:24 PM EDT