Ranking every NFL team’s quarterback situation ahead of summer offseason program

21. San Francisco 49ers
Projected Starter: Brock Purdy

This one is tough. The San Francisco 49ers spent a lot to move up to third in the 2021 NFL Draft to take Trey Lance. They kept Jimmy Garoppolo for two seasons to supplement the injury concern. It worked out after Lance tore up his ankle at the beginning of last season. However, Garoppolo got hurt, too. That left seventh-round rookie Brock Purdy to lead the team as far as possible. Then, he blew out his elbow.

Now, the 49ers are looking at two injured starting quality quarterbacks and Sam Darnold. How injured are the 49ers QBs? That will decide where they end up falling on this list after training camp. If Lance is ready and actually a good quarterback, it can propel the 49ers to legitimate contender status.

Same might actually go for Purdy. He was really good in his limited time under center. It might be the narrative talking, but analysts believe Purdy could be a very good player if he successfully returns from injury.

If you ask head coach Kyle Shanahan, his quarterback room deserves more credit. He believes Purdy returns for training camp, which seems unlikely. However, crazier things have happened. If the 49ers have healthy QBs, they rocket up this list. If not, they could theoretically fall.