John Lynch: 49ers May Explore Adding Veteran QB Behind Brock Purdy, Trey Lance in FA

The San Francisco 49ers have a pair of talented young signal-callers in Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, but they could be looking to add a veteran presence to their quarterback room this offseason.

Niners general manager John Lynch told reporters at the NFL combine on Tuesday that the franchise may look to sign a veteran quarterback in free agency, noting the team's commitment to doing due diligence.

Both Lance and Purdy are recovering from significant injuries. Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft, suffered a broken ankle in Week 2 of the 2022 season. After Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a broken foot later in the year, Purdy stepped in and helped lead the team to the NFC Championship…