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Tagged: Trey Lance (59 Results)

Mar
16

49ers reach deal with QB Darnold

Once everyone is healthy, the quarterback room in San Francisco looks to be a crowded place. The 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with former Jets and Panthers quarterback SAMMore DARNOLD. San Francisco hopes to have youngsters TREY LANCE and BROCK PURDY healthy enough to play at the start of the regular season, but Darnold provides another experienced starter in case one or both of his counterparts are not ready to roll in Week #1. Purdy had elbow surgery last week while Lance is returning from the broken ankle that ended his 2022 season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Feb
2

49ers planning to move on from Garoppolo

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that he did not envision any scenario where veteran quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO would return to the 49ers for the 2023 season. TheMore 49ers have two promising young quarterbacks, BROCK PURDY and TREY LANCE, returning from injuries but the team expects at least one of them back by the start of offseason activities. Garoppolo, who is recovering from his own foot injury, is likely to head into free agency where he could garner significant interest ahead of the upcoming season. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jan
31

49ers QB Purdy to miss six-months with serious elbow injury

San Francisco quarterback BROCK PURDY suffered a serious injury during the NFC Championship game on Sunday and will likely be sidelined for about six months, according to multiple reports. Purdy hasMore a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Despite the long rehab ahead, the timeline would have Purdy back before the start of the 2023 preseason. Purdy was poised to start next season for the 49ers, or at least challenge fellow quarterback TREY LANCE for the starting gig. Time will tell how the injury impacts the 49ers offseason plans. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Ask the Experts: Who will be next year's Comeback Player of the Year?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who will be next year's Comeback Player of the Year?  more »

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Sep
21

49ers sign QB Benkert to practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers worked out multiple quarterbacks on Tuesday and are adding KURT BENKERT to the practice squad. With TREY LANCE out for the season after suffering a broken ankle during last Sunday’s game against Seattle, Benkert gives the 49ers a third quarterback behind JIMMY GAROPPOLO and BROCK PURDY.

Source: NBC Sports

Podcast: September 20 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff bid farewell to Trey Lance, then play Supply by Demand in Week 3. Play along at home and win a plaque from Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Sep
20

49ers QB Lance should be ready to go for 2023

San Francisco quarterback TREY LANCE underwent surgery yesterday after suffering a fractured right ankle in Sunday’s game. Lance will start the rehab process and head team physician Dr. Tim McAdams isMore confident that the 49ers young signal caller will recover completely in time for a full return in the 2023 season. We wish Mr. Lance the best in his recovery. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
19

49ers QB Lance suffers season-ending ankle injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback TREY LANCE broke his right ankle in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks and will have season-ending surgery today. Lance suffered the injury late in the firstMore quarter and was replaced by veteran backup JIMMY GAROPPOLO. After the injury, Lance was on the field in obvious pain as his right leg was put in an air cast and he was carted off the field. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term QB rankings

Mobility is key at quarterback, with the way it’s richly reward in most fantasy formats. But that quality is harder to grade, with players needing to evolve to doing more from the pocket – reading and reacting to defenses, and throwing with anticipation.   more »

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Ask the Experts: Which second-year quarterback will be best?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which second-year quarterback will have the best season?   more »

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Aug
30

Garoppolo reworks contract, will remain with 49ers

Veteran San Francisco 49ers quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO agreed to a new contract on Monday and will remain with the team for the upcoming 2022 NFL season. Less than 24 hours beforeMore the deadline to set 53-man rosters, Garoppolo reworked his contract to remain in San Francisco. While youngster TREY LANCE will remain the starter with Garoppolo holding the clipboard, things could get interesting if Lance era gets off to a shaky start. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Podcast: August 23 episodes (PLURAL!) of the Fantasy Index Podcast available

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview the NFC West (part 1), then Justin runs through his fantasy auction strategy and discusses the key draft decisions of 2022 (part 2). Sponsored by Footballguys.  more »

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Around the NFL: Trey Lance

Trey Lance had a nice outing for San Francisco last night. Playing two series, he completed 4 of 5 passes for 92 yards and a long touchdown. Not enough say he's going to take the league by storm this year, but a promising debut to 2022.   more »

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Aug
5

49ers QB Garoppolo fully cleared to practice

San Francisco quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO is now officially cleared to practice after working his way back from an offseason shoulder issue. While Garoppolo is able to practice, 49ers GM John LynchMore confirmed that the veteran signal caller is working separately from the team during training camp. The 49ers are still expected to trade Garoppolo as the team prepares to move into the TREY LANCE era in San Francisco. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Running quarterbacks

When you have a quarterback who looks likely to run for about 8 TDs on his own – think Jalen Hurts, Trey Lance and Josh Allen – does that make the running backs on that roster less likely to score? It seems that way in a certain sense, but it’s one of those theories that deserves to be looked at more carefully.  more »

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