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Fowler: Sam Darnold will push for meaningful snaps as early as Week 1

The 49ers have their second OTA practice on Tuesday, where the media will be able to watch. Some key players such as Nick Bosa won’t be in attendance. But we all know where the focus will be whenever cameras are available, and it’s on the quarterbacks.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler had a segment Tuesday morning on Sportscenter, where he confirmed what Kyle Shanahan already had, saying Sam Darnold and Trey Lance are expected to split first-team reps during OTAs:

“Both will get extended runs with the first-team reps while Brock Purdy continues to rehab.