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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks on the field during NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status

By Josh Dubow May. 24, 2023 05:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the field before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Rangers at Athletics 5/14/2023

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Whether it's the Jets giving away three extra second-round picks to move up and take San Darnold third overall in 2018 or the 49ers giving up three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance third overall in 2021 only to have him start four games his first two seasons, there have been many misses.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
GM John Lynch says 49ers not shopping QB Trey Lance

By Josh Dubow Apr. 24, 2023 07:41 PM EDT

Raiders GM open to drafting QB to compete with Garoppolo

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 21, 2023 07:11 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is no stranger to competition. When the San Francisco 49ers moved up to No. 3...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Niners traded away most of their premium picks in next week's drafts in deals that brought them quarterback Trey Lance and star running back Christian McCaffrey. But thank to a slew of compensatory picks gained by developing minority coaches and executives and by losing key free agents, San Francisco has 11 picks overall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers prepare for busy NFL draft after long wait to start

By Josh Dubow Apr. 20, 2023 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. Haener bristles when asked about the obvious comparison to fellow experienced but undersized quarterback Brock Purdy. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Purdy's success could open door for other QBs in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2023 01:28 PM EDT

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland, left, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, right, wait for a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Rangers, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Royals at Rangers 4/11/2023

Apr. 11, 2023 08:37 PM EDT

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