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Kyle Shanahan said Trey Lance’s lower body is fine, and he’s throwing the ball very well at the start of the team’s offseason program because his finger is no longer an issue, either. Still, the 49ers consider Brock Purdy to be the top quarterback on the depth chart after winning eight consecutive games after taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo last season.

Related Players: Sam Darnold

We are assuredly going to be hearing news all over the place in regard to the 49ers QB situation from now until August, so it's important not to take one piece to heart. Purdy is still apparently four months out with his own injury issues, which puts his timeline basically right up against Week 1. If that's the case, we can only assume that Lance will get another chance to start the season, though Sam Darnold's helmet looms large in the background if the team opts to go in that direction.

We'll keep you posted.

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up quarterback Justin Herbert’s fifth-year contract option Friday after he said Thursday he has “complete faith” in the team’s front office regarding his contract negotiations.

Herbert also said Thursday his left shoulder is “getting closer to 75 percent.” Herbert underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in January and is expecting it to be a five- to six-month recovery process. Herbert and draft-mate Joe Burrow are next in line to get mega-contracts ala Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson.

Titans GM Ran Carthon told reporters that he has not received calls about trading star RB Derrick Henry.

Related Players: Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut

Even with the team looking at a tough season ahead, they will likely need to address their running back room with or without Derrick Henry. Henry could be high on the list of big moves later this week during the NFL Draft.

The 49ers have received inquiries from several teams looking into a potential trade for former No. 3 pick QB Trey Lance. The conversations have been the result of SF fielding the calls, not making them, with teams aware that Brock Purdy is likely the future starter.

Rapoport went on to say, "While no trade is imminent, and the 49ers would almost certainly want to make sure Brock Purdy's rehab continues to go as smoothly as it's been going, the interest from other teams in Lance has been there."

It looks as though Purdy will be the locked-in starter if he's healthy by Week 1.

49ers GM John Lynch with the biggest endorsement of QB Brock Purdy as a starter yet: "I think Brock has earned the right with the way he played that he’s probably the leader in the clubhouse at that...if we were to line up, he’d probably take that first snap."

Related Players: Trey Lance

Purdy performed admirably when given the chance last season, but this is far from the last we are going to hear about the 49ers' quarterback situation. Stay tuned.

Titans star RB Derrick Henry (hip) isn’t expected to play tonight. He is officially listed as doubtful and is not set to play as a precautionary step, joining many of the other Tennessee starters. He is fully expected to play in Week 18.

Related Players: Hassan Haskins

As was predicted throughout the week, the Titans are taking a precautionary route in a game that truly doesn't matter for their playoff-seeding implications. Hassan Haskins will take 11 career carries into this game, so we'll see if they ride him as they would if Henry were out there. Haskins is an acceptable Flex play for Championship matchups.

Titans RB Derrick Henry is DOUBTFUL to play Thursday against the Cowboys.

Related players: Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut, Trenton Cannon

It's actually a pretty meaningless game for both teams, so resting Henry does make some sense - unless you own him and you're in your fantasy league finals, of course. For the Titans, a loss on Thursday night still sets up a divisional showdown in Week 18 against the Jags. So it would appear Tennessee is possibly saving Henry for that game. Haskins should be in store for a big workload if Henry is out on Thursday night, so those in need of a replacement should probably act now.

Seahawks have just announced tight end Will Dissly is going on Injured Reserve with a knee injury suffered Saturday, so his season is over.

Related players: Noah Fant, Colby Parkinson

Both Fant and Parkinson could see increased roles. Fant did catch a TD last week against the Chiefs but finished with a 2-12-1 line while Parkinson had three catches for 45 yards.

Chargers WR Mike Williams is not listed on the team’s injury report today and is now poised to play Sunday night vs. the Dolphins.

Related Players: Keenan Allen, DeAndre Carter, Josh Palmer

Williams' return will eat into Keenan Allen's ceiling but both should be in starting lineups for Week 14. Josh Palmer can now be considered a low-end WR3 while DeAndre Carter is back off of the fantasy radar.

Chargers’ WR Mike Williams was upgraded from limited participant in practice Wednesday to full participant today.

Related Players: Keenan Allen, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter

Williams' return will eat into Keenan Allen's ceiling but they will both be fantasy viable should he return in full. Palmer and Carter can be considered afterthoughts again.