We have a winner to the San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback battle that went through the offseason and training camp: Nick Mullens. Per Matt Maiocco, Kyle Shanahan has said that both Mullens and C.J. Beathard were informed of the decision Friday.
This puts an end to the 49ers backup quarterback battle. Behind Jimmy Garoppolo will be Mullens as the second quarterback followed by Beathard at third. This will mean that Beathard will most likely not be activated on game day as the 49ers tend to suit two quarterbacks and then use someone else (like Kyle Juszczyk) as the third in emergencies.