The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly named Sam Darnold the backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, putting Trey Lance's future "in some doubt."
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news Wednesday.
The 26-year-old won the job over the former No. 3 overall draft pick after being signed by the Niners in the offseason, ostensibly as an insurance policy after he failed to hold down starting gigs with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. He's just 21-34 as a starter in his career with 61 touchdowns, 55 interceptions and a 59.