By Jeff Howe, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi
The San Francisco 49ers have chosen Sam Darnold as their backup quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy, a league source told The Athletic. NFL Network first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know: The Niners’ decision comes one day after coach Kyle Shanahan said the competition between Darnold and Lance to be the No. 2 quarterback could continue during the regular season.
Darnold, 26, is entering his first season with San Francisco and sixth in the NFL. He started for the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers earlier in his… Read More
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