The 49ers followed the signing of Javon Hargrave with a surprising one by signing former Jets and Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year deal. The move comes a couple of years after there were rumors of the 49ers’ interest in trading for Darnold back in 2021 before Carolina acquired him from the Jets.
It’s been a career of ups and downs for Darnold, but the 49ers elected to bring in a veteran to play behind Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Here are three numbers to know about the 49ers' newest quarterback.
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The number of teams Darnold has played for since being drafted in 2018.