49ers add QB Sudfeld
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Latest 49ers roster move will confuse everyone (unless it's another injury)
At least it's not a wide receiver, but the 49ers apparently made another roster move at quarterback, and it doesn't make sense.
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This is a significant blow to the 49ers' RB room since Taylor had secured a spot as a reliable third or fourth option who contributed on special teams. He posted a career-high 109 yards on 17 carries in San Francisco's Week 18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last season.
Sudfeld backed up Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance in 2021. Sudfeld was released on August 31, but re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He’d eventually serve as QB2 behind Garoppolo after Lance sprained his knee.
The San Francisco 49ers don’t want to take risks if they lose Brock Purdy in the 2025 NFL season, which is why they have signed a Super Bowl–winning quarterback to support him.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year contract. Sudfeld was originally selected by the Washington Commanders as the 187th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Washington before moving on.
The San Francisco 49ers made some changes under center for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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49ers to bring back the QB Brock Purdy beat out for a roster spot as a rookie
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back a familiar face under center. According to the Athletic's Matt Barrows, the 49ers are signing quarterback Nate Sudfeld after Sudfeld threw in a wide receiver workout Monday.
The 49ers have been searching for a quality third-string quarterback all offseason. That's why they're reuniting with Nate Sudfeld.
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