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• How the Josh Johnson debacle inspired the 49ers' new QB strategy
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  The 49ers' humiliating loss in the NFC Championship game led to an inspired new strategy for finding competent QBs like Sam Darnold and Mac Jones.
  Ben Roberts • Share • Sep 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
• Ex-49ers QB Josh Johnson continues well-traveled NFL career with Ravens
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Quarterback Josh Johnson on Monday signed with the Baltimore Ravens to continue his lengthy professional football career.
  Share • May 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM
• Ravens signing ex-49ers QB Josh Johnson
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  According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens are signing journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson, who spent the end of last season with the San Francisco...
  David Bonilla • Share • May 22, 2023 at 6:29 AM
• What to make of the 49ers signing QB Sam Darnold
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  After a major splash in defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold on a one-year...
  Rohan Chakravarthi • Share • Mar 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM
• Kawakami: Lamar Jackson on the 49ers would make NFL defensive coordinators panic
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  The Athletic's Tim Kawakami knows the San Francisco 49ers are starving for a championship. The Bay Area squad has fallen just short in three of the last four seasons...
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 11, 2023 at 2:43 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy undergoes successful surgery, 6-month recovery anticipated
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  According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has undergone successful surgery to repair the tear of the ulnar collateral ligament...
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 10, 2023 at 9:41 AM
• Rumor: Philip Rivers contacted 49ers last season about coming out of retirement
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  By December 4, 2022, the San Francisco 49ers had already lost two starting quarterbacks—Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. So they turned to Brock Purdy, a rookie...
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 6, 2023 at 2:19 PM
• Fowler: Mason Rudolph makes "some sense" for 49ers; Samson Ebukam "getting some buzz"
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  The Tom Brady-to-San Francisco 49ers speculation won't end anytime soon, despite the future Hall of Fame quarterback retiring—for the second time in two years...
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 5, 2023 at 1:35 PM
• 49ers Mailbag: What did John Lynch say at the combine? Why doesn't Shanahan use Lance like he does Garoppolo/Purdy? Can SF bring back Jimmie Ward?
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  It's NFL Combine week, and the San Francisco 49ers are well into the offseason. General Manager John Lynch spoke to the media on Tuesday and addressed a few topics...
  Marc Adams • Share • Mar 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM
• John Lynch, 49ers may examine offseason QB market; GM asked about Tom Brady
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  There is no doubt that the San Francisco 49ers will look to acquire a veteran quarterback this offseason, adding some depth behind third-year passer Trey Lance and...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM
• NFL Competition Committee expected to discuss emergency QB rule, per report
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  The NFL Competition Committee is expected to discuss the potential return of an emergency quarterback for NFL games. Until 2010, the league required teams to designate...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 27, 2023 at 1:50 PM
• Seven 49ers players among PFT's top 100 free agents list for 2023
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  The San Francisco 49ers have 20 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents at the start of the new league year on March 15. The team has retained one of its...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 27, 2023 at 8:56 AM
• It sounds like 49ers QB Trey Lance has started throwing
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  Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM
• 49ers insider breaks down offseason QB addition options
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  While Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk ponders whether the San Francisco 49ers might entice Tom Brady to unretire for the second consecutive year, Ma
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 23, 2023 at 9:38 AM
• "Never a dull QB moment by the Bay": NFL.com intrigued by 49ers' QB situation in recent power ranking
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  Never a dull moment, indeed. As Al Sacco of the 49ers Webzone No Huddle podcast often points out, there is always some drama brewing with the San Francisco 49ers. When...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 14, 2023 at 1:13 PM
• 49ers end-of-season grades: Quarterbacks
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  The San Francisco 49ers had a whirlwind of a season in regard to quarterback play, which is why it only makes sense that we begin our end-of-season grades series with...
  Rohan Chakravarthi • Share • Feb 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers third-best team in ESPN's "way-too-early" NFL power rankings
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  The Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl champions. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 on Sunday. So why not release an updated power ranking right after the game...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2023 at 10:56 AM
• Why George Kittle says 49ers need a QB competition between Brock Purdy and Trey Lance
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  This week, George Kittle said the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback job is Brock Purdy's to lose. "He's fantastic," Kittle said of Purdy during a conversation...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 11, 2023 at 10:30 AM
• Christian McCaffrey: 49ers-Eagles was like "fighting with one arm"
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  The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a bad hand in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. They had already lost two starting quarterbacks during the...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 9, 2023 at 8:55 AM
• 49ers own about $8 million in salary cap space; Team's 10 most expensive players in 2023
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  On January 30, the NFL announced that the salary cap figure for each team would be $224.8 million in 2023. According to updates from OverTheC
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM
• 49ers, Brock Purdy close to finalizing elbow surgery plans, per report
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  The San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy are close to deciding surgery path for the 23-year-old quarterback. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the plans...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 6, 2023 at 10:37 AM
• Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers were "hands down" the best team in the NFL
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  You can argue that the San Francisco 49ers were the most talented of the four teams on Championship Weekend. One Niners player believes that to be the case. Luck just...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 5, 2023 at 9:30 AM
• John Lynch: Trey Lance has to prove he can stay healthy, 49ers QB injuries not caused by play-calling
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  The San Francisco 49ers have had six starting quarterbacks since Kyle Shanahan took over as head coach in 2017. Four quarterbacks took snaps this season alone, including...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 1, 2023 at 3:12 PM
• Transcript: What Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch said at the 49ers' end-of-season press conference
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch held their end-of-season press conference on Wednesday. Here is everything they had to...
  Site Staff • Share • Feb 1, 2023 at 1:29 PM
• John Lynch: Brock Purdy continuing to evaluate options, 49ers still expect 6-month recovery
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  There was concern that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy might require reconstruction of the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the elbow of his throwing...
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM
• 49ers' Trey Lance not worried about skeptics, praises Brock Purdy
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  Trey Lance has had his share of critics this season. Many in the media believe the San Francisco 49ers made a mistake giving up so much draft capital to trade up to...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 31, 2023 at 3:27 PM
• What to make of the 49ers quarterback situation
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  The San Francisco 49ers are in offseason mode, as they were eliminated by the Philadelphia Eagles to the score of 31-7 in the NFC Championship round, effectively ending...
  Rohan Chakravarthi • Share • Jan 31, 2023 at 12:30 PM
• Tom Brady weighs in on impact of Brock Purdy injury in 49ers-Eagles
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  Tom Brady, whose name is bound to come up once or twice in the coming months in connection with the San Francisco 49ers, voiced his opinion on Brock Purdy's injury and...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 31, 2023 at 8:12 AM
• Brock Purdy suffered complete tear of UCL, 49ers QB facing 6-month recovery
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  The San Francisco 49ers received some disheartening news from today's MRI on Brock Purdy. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the quarterback suffered a complete...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM
• Rapoport: Brock Purdy injury robbed fans of competitive matchup, made 49ers-Eagles an unfair fight
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  The Philadelphia Eagles might have been the better team in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. But were they 31-7 better than the San Francisco 49ers? Probably not. Of...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 30, 2023 at 11:35 AM
• PFF's highest- and lowest-graded 49ers players vs. Eagles, plus snap counts
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  The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 31-7 during the NFC Championship Game. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades from the game. Which Niners...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 30, 2023 at 10:08 AM
• 20 quick observations from the 49ers ugly NFC Championship Game loss
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  I will not admit the Philadelphia Eagles are better than the San Francisco 49ers. Perhaps that makes me petty. I'm ok with that. I just don't believe the Eagles are...
  Marc Adams • Share • Jan 30, 2023 at 7:40 AM
• "Tough way to go out": 49ers reflect on brutal end to magical season
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  All things being equal, the San Francisco 49ers probably had a decent chance to compete against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, possibly earning a return trip to the...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 10:08 PM
• 49ers Notebook: Mike McGlinchey hopes to stay in the Bay; Jimmie Ward reflects on his time with 49ers; A Jimmy G sighting; Nick Bosa describes injury vs. Eagles; A Joe Staley - Kayvon Thibodeaux Twitter battle
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  The end of the 2022 season brings a whole new set of questions for the San Francisco 49ers -- questions that will start to get answered in the weeks and months ahead...
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 8:27 PM
• Schefter: 49ers believe Purdy injured his ulnar collateral ligament
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  The San Francisco 49ers simply declared that quarterback Brock Purdy suffered an elbow injury during Sunday's NFC Championship Game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM
• 49ers vow to be back but lament missed opportunity with 'special group'
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  The San Francisco 49ers will have more than enough pieces in place to be a Super Bowl contender once again next season, but Sunday's NFC Championship loss against the...
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 6:04 PM
• The 49ers' 2022 Season Has Officially Been Ruled 'Out' - SF 7, Philadelphia 31
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  It wasn't supposed to end like this. But in the end, what did you expect? This is who the 49ers are. Not a bad team, no. God, no. If that's what you think after...
  JD Salazar • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 5:35 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy has no idea if he suffered long-term injury, will undergo MRI
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  The Purdy Magic ended on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers. Not because the rookie quarterback's run of solid play ended, but because of an injury, unfortunately. Purdy...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 4:40 PM
• 49ers-Eagles: Kyle Shanahan explains why he didn't challenge WR DeVonta Smith's fourth-down catch
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  It didn't wind up making a huge difference in the end, but the decision on the 49ers' end to not challenge what was incorrectly called a catch by Eagles wide receiver...
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM
• Recap: 49ers unable to overcome quarterback injuries, miscues in disastrous 31-7 NFC Championship loss to Eagles
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  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 3:09 PM
• Quarterback Josh Johnson Ruled Out of NFC Championship Game
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson has been ruled out of the NFC Championship Game after suffering a concussion.
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM
• Josh Johnson exits with possible concussion so Brock Purdy returns
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  The 49ers sent Brock Purdy back in after Josh Johnson was injured
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM
• Josh Johnson ruled out with a concussion
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers officially won't have quarterback Josh Johnson for the rest of the NFC Championship Game. Johnson has been ruled out with a concussion, the team announced...
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM
• Another QB injury for 49ers: Josh Johnson ruled out with concussion
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 2:20 PM
• Brock Purdy returns to the game after Josh Johnson removed for concussion check
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers' quarterback situation has gone from bad to worse. Or perhaps from worse to disaster. While Brock Purdy was not officially ruled out from the game, head coach...
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 2:20 PM
• Fourth-string QB Josh Johnson leads 49ers to Christian McCaffrey TD
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  Christian McCaffrey is carrying the 49ers offense with Brock Purdy out
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) out for now, replaced by seven-team veteran Josh Johnson
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is out of the NFC Championship game for now, replaced by veteran Josh Johnson.
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM
• 4 things to know about Josh Johnson, the journeyman QB forced to step in for 49ers vs. Eagles
  From the Web › For The Win
  Johnson has played for 17 different pro football teams, including stints in the UFL, XFL and AAF.
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM
• Niners QB Brock Purdy (right elbow) questionable to return vs. Eagles; Josh Johnson in at QB
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy (right elbow) is questionable to return to the game vs. the Eagles. Veteran Josh Johnson has entered the game.
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers-Eagles Injury Updates: Brock Purdy forced to return after Josh Johnson injury
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The San Francisco 49ers are playing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania. The team entered the game missing...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 12:52 PM
• Josh Johnson in for Brock Purdy, who injured his elbow on first drive
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy injured his right elbow on the team's first drive and is out of the game. Josh Johnson has replaced him, the fourth quarterback to...
  Share • Jan 29, 2023 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers Mailbag: Is the secondary the team's biggest weakness? Will DeMeco Ryans interviews be a distraction? What's the compensation for losing Ran Carthon?
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  Give yourself a hand. A standing ovation even. You've survived Wild Card weekend with great poise and determination, and you're now focused and ready for the Divisional...
  Marc Adams • Share • Jan 18, 2023 at 8:27 AM
• PFF's highest- and lowest-graded 49ers players vs. Cardinals, plus snap counts
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  The San Francisco 49ers finished their 2022 campaign with a 13-4 record after a 38-13 win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. Today, Pro Football Focus released...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 9, 2023 at 12:55 PM
• Recap: 49ers wrap up regular season in style with lopsided 38-13 win over Cardinals
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  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 8, 2023 at 4:22 PM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan provides final updates ahead of 49ers-Cardinals Week 18 matchup
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters after Friday's practice, providing final updates ahead of the team's Week 18 matchup against the...
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 6, 2023 at 3:28 PM
• 49ers announce roster moves ahead of Week 18 game vs. Cardinals
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  The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of the team's Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Waived from the active roster: DT...
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 3, 2023 at 2:09 PM
• QB Brock Purdy's legend grows among 49ers after fighting through injury to help clinch NFC West
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  Brock Purdy has overcome a significant amount of challenges in his short time as the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, but his performance in Thursday...
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Dec 15, 2022 at 10:45 PM
• Mailbag: What is Brock Purdy's status for Thursday? What is Trey Lance's future? Is Garoppolo returning this season? And more 49ers questions answered
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  It's a short week for the San Francisco 49ers, who travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks on Thursday night. There were some key injuries from Sunday's game, none bigger...
  Marc Adams • Share • Dec 13, 2022 at 11:40 AM
• 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy: "He's a perfectionist"
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  The San Francisco 49ers had their second straight emphatic win, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 on Sunday in rookie quarterback Brock Purdy's first career start...
  Rohan Chakravarthi • Share • Dec 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM
• Transcript: What Kyle Shanahan said the day after 49ers' Week 14 win vs. Buccaneers
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via a conference call on Monday morning, the day after the team's 35-7 win over the Tampa Bay...
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 12, 2022 at 12:49 PM