The San Francisco 49ers were holding their third and final practice of the week, and quarterback Trey Lance was not on the field. Shortly before the 49ers started practice on Wednesday afternoon, a report indicated that the team had settled on Sam Darnold as their No. 2 quarterback.
With Darnold as Brock Purdy’s backup, San Francisco is reportedly exploring its options with Trey Lance, per Jeff Howe of The Athletic.
Soon after that news, Ian Rapoport named the Minnesota Vikings as the team that “makes sense” for Trey Lance after he fell out of favor in the Bay Area.
The Marshall, Minnesota native played collegiately for North Dakota State before being taken third overall in the 2021 draft after the 49ers traded up.
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The Vikings have Kirk Cousins under center but he’s only been signed to a one-year extension.
Michael Silver, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reported earlier this year that the 49ers might not be able to get more than a third-round pick for Lance. With him losing out on the No. 2 spot, that price may have dropped even more.
The 23-year old started the 2022 season as the 49ers starting quarterback, but broke his ankle in week two. That paved the way for Brock Purdy to take over. Purdy went 6-0 to close out the season and helped guide the 49ers to the NFC Championship game.
The 23-year-old’s professional career has been tumultuous from the start and now it won’t continue until he goes elsewhere.
