John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Blaine Gabbert will start against Packers
Aug 26, 2016 at 5:20 PM
•
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Blaine Gabbert will start tonight during the team's Week 3 preseason match-up against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium.
Colin Kaepernick, who started throwing in practice this week and has reportedly looked good, will have to wait until Gabbert's playing time is done for the opportunity to prove himself. The team confirmed that Kaepernick will play tonight.
Kaepernick had been dealing with a muscle issue in his throwing arm and had not practiced since August 10. The team has been trying to ease him back into practices in order to prepare him to play against the Packers.
RELATED Preview: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers coaching staff has already stated that preseason will be huge for evaluating the two quarterbacks and deciding on a regular season starter. So far, Gabbert has had the spotlight to himself and started each of the team's previous two exhibition match-ups. "To make a fair evaluation, they have to both get reps with the ones," said head coach Chip Kelly earlier this month.
Kaepernick started the 2015 season as the 49ers' starting quarterback. He tore a ligament in his throwing hand's thumb during an October 22 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. During his next game, a November 1 matchup against the then-St. Louis Rams, Kaepernick said that he suffered a bone bruise and cracked cartilage. That game would be his last of the season before being benched in favor of Gabbert and eventually being placed on injured reserve.
Gabbert, who was signed by the 49ers prior to the 2014 season, went on to win three of his eight starts as the team finished with a 5-11 record. While Kaepernick recovered from offseason surgeries, Gabbert received the majority of the reps at quarterback during the 49ers' offseason program.
LISTEN
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Packers sign former 49ers DB Tarvarius Moore
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly signed former San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore, an unrestricted free agent.
The #Packers have signed former #49ers safety Tarvarius Moore.— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 17,
CB Emmanuel Moseley signing one-year deal with Lions
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with free agent cornerback Emmanuel Moseley on a one-year, $6 million deal. That's a significant blow to the San Francisco 49ers' backfield. Moseley started 16 games for the Niners over the past two seasons.
Former 49ers' CB Emmanuel Moseley reached agreement with the Lions today on a one-year, $6 million deal, per source. The deal was confirmed and negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14,
Titans expected to sign former 49ers LB Azeez Al-Shaair
According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, the Tennessee Titans are expected to sign former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, an unrestricted free agent.
The Titans are expected to sign former 49er Azeez Al-Shaair, per source— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 14, 2023
"I want him to go be
DE Samson Ebukam signing 3-year deal with Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are signing former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam to a three-year deal worth up to $27 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Ebukam is an unrestricted free agent.
Former 49ers' free-agent DE Samson Ebukam reached agreement on a three-year, $27 million max deal with the Indianapolis Colts that includes over $11 million in the first year, per @JFowlerESPN and me. Cameron Foster and @chriscabott confirmed and