Source: 49ers’ Darnold wins QB2; Lance in limbo The 49ers plan on going with Sam Darnold as the backup to starting QB Brock Purdy and will explore their options with Trey Lance, a source told ESPN.

49ers’ Purdy cleared for practice without off-day Brock Purdy has been cleared to practice without a built-in rest every three days, an important step toward him starting the 49ers’ season opener against the Steelers.

Shanahan: Rivers was 49ers’ contingency plan Had the injury-riddled 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl, they planned to bring Philip Rivers out of retirement to serve as quarterback, coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday.

Jimmy G enjoys 49ers reunion with ‘my brothers’ Thursday’s joint practice with his old team, the 49ers, marked a reunion for new Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who joined Las Vegas in the offseason after six years with San Francisco.

49ers GM unconcerned by Bosa’s camp absence Niners general manager John Lynch says he is “not at all” concerned about reaching an agreement with star defensive end Nick Bosa as the reigning Defensive Player of the Year is still absent from training camp.

Purdy, Lance and Darnold: How the 49ers got here at QB, and what comes next The 49ers have Super Bowl talent. Those Lombardi ambitions could rise or fall on how the quarterback situation shakes out in August.

Ex-RB Gore returns to 49ers in front-office role Franchise leading rusher Frank Gore has joined the 49ers in a front office role with the personnel department, where he’ll help with player evaluation.

49ers’ Purdy returns to practice, ‘arm feels great’ 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy on Thursday participated in his first practice since undergoing elbow surgery.

49ers say QB Purdy is ‘cleared and ready to go’ 49ers general manager John Lynch said Tuesday that quarterback Brock Purdy, who underwent offseason elbow surgery, has been “cleared without restriction” and he’s ready to go for training camp.

NFL’s 49ers finalize purchase of Leeds United The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United.

Westbrook invests in Leeds, part of 49ers group NBA star Russell Westbrook has become the latest sporting figure to invest in the 49ers group that is in the process of taking over Leeds United.

Spieth invests in Leeds as part of 49ers group Jordan Spieth and fellow American golfer Justin Thomas have bought shares in the 49ers group that is in the process of taking over English football club Leeds United.