Lynch: 49ers could add veteran as QBs recover from injuries
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't ruling out the possibility of adding a veteran passer this offseason.
"We may have to look at the quarterback market, in addition to (Brock Purdy) and (Trey Lance), to insulate ourselves from whatever may happen," Lynch said Tuesday during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Both Lance and Purdy are currently on the mend from injuries sustained during the 2022 campaign. Purdy injured his UCL in the 49ers' NFC Championship Game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Iowa State product posted a 5-0 mark in the regular season following a foot injury to Jimmy Garoppolo.
Purdy passed for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions while posting a 107.3 quarterback rating as a rookie. His procedure was delayed because of persistent swelling in his elbow. Lynch said it's possible Purdy's recovery will take longer than the initial six-month timeline associated with his ailment.
Lynch had a much more positive update for Lance, who underwent a second procedure in December after suffering an ankle injury in the team's home opener. The GM said the 2021 first-round pick has begun to throw and should be able to return to action in time for OTAs in May.
Lynch also shared that the team is unlikely to bring back Garoppolo, who's set to become a free agent after six seasons with the Niners.
"Jimmy's gonna go play good football for someone," he said.