The San Francisco 49ers have decided Sam Darnold will be the backup quarterback to Brock Purdy this season and the team will explore all options for Trey Lance, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
The 49ers traded multiple draft picks in 2021 to move up and take Lance with the No. 3 pick but he has struggled to stay on the field during his time in San Francisco, suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season.
With the 49ers apparently set to move on with Purdy as their franchise quarterback, they must decide what to do with Lance. The 23-year-old was a top dual-threat prospect out of North Dakota State and mesmerized fantasy managers in redraft and dynasty formats with his passing and rushing ability.
Lance is still young and might be able to reset and resurrect his career elsewhere. Let’s explore where he fits best from a fantasy perspective.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons plan to start Desmond Ridder in 2023 with Taylor Heinicke serving as his backup, but Atlanta is a place where Lance could thrive. If the Falcons decide to trade for Lance, he could…
