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Sam Darnold is in his first season as the Seahawks' quarterback, but he finds himself in a familiar situation this week. Darnold was Minnesota's starter in Week 18 last...
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49ers coaches and Brock Purdy share insight on Sam Darnold ahead of a high-stakes Week 18 matchup vs. Seahawks with the NFC West title on the line.
David Bonilla • Share • Dec 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM -
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With former 49ers QB Sam Darnold now in Seattle, Fred Warner and the San Francisco defense are focused on making his life difficult in Week 1.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM -
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Sam Darnold reflects on his time with the 49ers, admitting he felt he could've started in 2023. He credits his former team for his recent career resurgence.
David Bonilla • Share • Aug 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM -
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Mac Jones joins the 49ers, aiming for a career resurgence like Sam Darnold. Can Shanahan's offense unlock his potential as Purdy's backup?
David Bonilla • Share • Jun 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM -
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Sam Darnold credits Brock Purdy for his growth as a quarterback during his time with the 49ers, which helped him secure a lucrative deal with the Seahawks.
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
The following are PFT's top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The...
Share • Mar 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Jordan Schultz joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Seattle Seahawks signing Sam Darnold, whether or not the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl window has closed, and Caleb...
Share • Mar 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM -
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Sam Darnold signs with Seahawks on a 3-year, $100. 5M deal, reviving his career after a standout 2024 season with the Vikings, now set to face his former team.
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
The following are PFT's top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The...
Share • Mar 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
The following are PFT's top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The...
Share • Feb 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM -
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NFL analyst Brian Baldinger sparked social media debate this week after sharing what he would do if San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy demanded top-five...
David Bonilla • Share • Dec 18, 2024 at 9:54 AM -
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Sam Darnold spent last season with the San Francisco 49ers as Brock Purdy's backup. However, during the offseason, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings, who have since...
David Bonilla • Share • Dec 17, 2024 at 9:45 AM -
From the Web › Touchdown Wire
Sam Darnold burns ex-team for 97-yard TD pass to Justin Jefferson
Share • Sep 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM -
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped that Sam Darnold wouldn't draw much free agency interest, allowing the veteran quarterback to return to the San Francisco 49ers...
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 13, 2024 at 7:39 AM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers matchup against the Minnesota Vikings got spicy when one 49ers CB talked to the media.
Share • Sep 13, 2024 at 6:20 AM -
From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
Deommodore Lenoir confidently recalls 2023 practice success he had against former San Francisco 49ers teammate and current Vikings QB Sam Darnold.
Share • Sep 13, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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Brock Purdy will reunite with his former backup, Sam Darnold, on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers. Darnold spent just one season with the...
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Sam Darnold spent the 2023 season with the 49ers, backing up quarterback Brock Purdy. Now Darnold will face his former team on Sunday when the 49ers come to Minnesota...
Share • Sep 12, 2024 at 12:40 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Quarterback Sam Darnold had a strong debut for the Vikings on Sunday, helping the club defeat the Giants 28-6 to start the season 1-0. Darnold hasn't had many days like...
Share • Sep 10, 2024 at 6:40 AM -
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In 2022, the San Francisco 49ers seemed to have an embarrassment of riches at the quarterback spot. They had second-year player, and first-year starter Trey Lance, who...
Marc Adams • Share • Mar 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM -
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On Monday, it was reported that the San Francisco 49ers were signing Brandon Allen to a one-year deal, keeping him in the quarterback room with starter Brock Purdy. The...
Site Staff • Share • Mar 13, 2024 at 10:25 AM -
From the Web › The Mercury News
As Sam Darnold goes to replace Kirk Cousins as the Minnesota Vikings' starter, the 49ers need to fill out their quarterback depth chart behind Brock Purdy.
Share • Mar 12, 2024 at 5:20 AM
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From the Web › Niners Wire
The Vikings tapped the 49ers backup QB to potentially be their starter in 2024.
Share • Mar 11, 2024 at 10:40 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
After losing Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, the Vikings have quickly pivoted to add a different veteran quarterback. Minnesota has agreed to sign Sam Darnold to a one-year...
Share • Mar 11, 2024 at 10:40 PM -
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The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 quarterback room won't include veteran Sam Darnold. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports that the Minnesota Vikings are signing Darnold to a...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 11, 2024 at 10:12 PM -
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NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers are re-signing quarterback Brandon Allen. NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the two sides have agreed...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM -
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The NFL has distributed compensatory picks for the 2024 NFL Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers have been awarded five additional selections, tied with the Los Angeles...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 8, 2024 at 1:47 PM -
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The San Francisco 49ers have 18 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents next week. Among them are defensive end Chase Young and quarterback Sam Darnold...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 7, 2024 at 1:20 PM -
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Quarterback Sam Darnold will likely land on another NFL roster in 2024 after spending last season as Brock Purdy's backup with the San Francisco 49ers. While the Niners...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 6, 2024 at 2:58 PM -
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The San Francisco 49ers didn't extensively scout Zach Wilson ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. They fully expected the New York Jets to select the quarterback with the No. 2...
David Bonilla • Share • Mar 3, 2024 at 4:13 PM -
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The offseason is underway for the San Francisco 49ers, which means the team's decision makers will soon have to determine which free agents they would like to try to...
Kirk Larrabee • Share • Feb 13, 2024 at 8:55 PM -
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Following their loss in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers players opted to spend Sunday night together, recognizing that this...
David Bonilla • Share • Feb 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM -
From the Web › For The Win
What to know about backup San Francisco 49ers QB Sam Darnold.
Share • Feb 10, 2024 at 5:40 AM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Sam Darnold had plans to make it to the Super Bowl when he entered the NFL, but his first visit to the game came under different circumstances than he imagined at the...
Share • Feb 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM -
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The San Francisco 49ers are poised to enter the 2024 NFL Draft with a substantial number of picks, as projected by salary cap site OverTheCap.com. General manager John...
David Bonilla • Share • Jan 23, 2024 at 12:56 PM -
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters before Tuesday's practice, as the team prepares for its Divisional Playoff matchup against the Green...
Site Staff • Share • Jan 16, 2024 at 3:34 PM -
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When Brock Purdy takes the field with his San Francisco 49ers teammates on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers, it will mark 20 days since his last in-game action...
David Bonilla • Share • Jan 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM -
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The San Francisco 49ers return to the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons, including the third consecutive season, as they host the Green Bay Packers at...
Site Staff • Share • Jan 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM -
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via a conference call on Tuesday, two days after the team's 21-20 Week 18 loss to the Los Angeles Rams...
Site Staff • Share • Jan 9, 2024 at 5:41 PM -
From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco 49ers' biggest takeaway from Sunday's loss might be the knowledge that the offense won't collapse if backups Sam Darnold and Elijah Mitchell are needed...
Share • Jan 9, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers will not be playing this weekend. As owners of the NFC's top seed and home-field advantage, they have earned a first-round bye. The team will...
David Bonilla • Share • Jan 9, 2024 at 9:04 AM -
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The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2023 season with a 12-5 record after a 21-20 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. Today, Pro Football Focus released its...
David Bonilla • Share • Jan 8, 2024 at 10:33 AM