Sam Darnold Fantasy Football News

Sam Darnold
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, Seattle Seahawks

Age: 29
Weight: 225 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: USC

ADP: 185
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

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92.3	1478	10	9	72

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49ers QB Brock Purdy returns to practice, remains in concussion protocol

Nick Wagoner

Oct 26, 2023 · 4:18 PM EDT

49ers QB Brock Purdy (concussion) is present and participating during early open portion of practice.

Related Players: Sam Darnold

Fantasy Impact:

Purdy is for sure not still in the clear to start in Week 8, but a Thursday practice swings the probability positively. Players in the confusion protocol have been historically unlikely to play the following week, but it's still in the cards. Friday's practice should give us more insight.

49ers QB Brock Purdy is in the concussion protocol

Ian Rapoport

Oct 25, 2023 · 3:47 PM EDT

Potentially significant: 49ers QB Brock Purdy is in the NFL's concussion protocol, coach Kyle Shanahan tells reporters.

Related Players: Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen

Fantasy Impact:

Shanahan has repeatedly gotten the most out of his quarterbacks, making just about anyone that starts a full game at least worth considering. In deep leagues —particularly Superflex Dynasty leagues— it's worth checking if Darnold is sitting on your waiver wires.

49ers trade QB Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for fourth-round pick

Adam Schefter

Aug 25, 2023 · 7:33 PM EDT

Trade: The 49ers are sending their former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a mid-round. Lance now gets a fresh start in Dallas.

Related Players: Sam Darnold, Cooper Rush, Will Grier

Fantasy Impact:

All things considered, this feels like a great deal for all teams involved. Regardless of what we think about the 49ers sacrificing so many picks to grab Lance in the first place, it didn't make any sense for them to keep him, as he has apparently become a third-stringer. The Cowboys had to give away only a fourth-round pick for what could be an exciting backup option, and Trey Lance gets a new start after what presumably has been a rough first couple of years in the league.

In fantasy terms, Lance at least becomes a hold in deep 2QB dynasty leagues.

49ers QB Trey Lance listed as No. 3 on depth chart, team to explore trade options

Eric Edholm

Aug 23, 2023 · 3:36 PM EDT

The San Francisco 49ers have named their backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy -- and it's not the player they once paid a fortune to trade up for. Sam Darnold will be named the 49ers' QB2 following a strong showing this offseason, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. That means that Trey Lance is currently running third on the depth chart -- and what it means for his future with the team remains to be seen.

Fantasy Impact:

No potential teams have been named yet, but there were rumors that the team was involved in trade discussions before the NFL Draft. The 49ers could obviously just keep Lance, but if they can receive any draft compensation for their third-string quarterback, it's a no-brainer, regardless of what draft capital they once spent on him.