NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that two teams took a hard look at Sam Darnold before free agency began: Washington and San Francisco. Rapoport said the 49ers inquired about what it would take to happen, but New York wasn’t ready to make a move yet.
The Jets were reportedly waiting on Zach Wilson to pass a physical, but that didn’t happen yet as they still traded Darnold. I’m curious what the Niners were willing to give up for Darnold and if they viewed him as a two-year option as Carolina did. The Panthers gave up a future ‘22 second-round pick along with two other Day 3 selections.