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San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy arrives for the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Brock Purdy doesn't mind competing with Trey Lance to start

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 11, 2023 11:54 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate

By Josh Dubow And Howard Fendrich Feb. 07, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2023 05:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Analysis: NFL wasn't at its best in conference championships

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 31, 2023 05:58 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
49ers season derailed by QB injuries in NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 04:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson, left, attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh applies pressure during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title

By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2023 06:28 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2023 06:20 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
49ers QB Purdy suffers elbow injury in NFC championship game

Jan. 29, 2023 03:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Russell Wilson will miss Jets game with pulled hamstring

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 22, 2022 02:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) embraces Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 19-16 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Russell Wilson questionable for Broncos' game against Jets

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 21, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson responds to questions during a news conference before a closed practice at the NFL football team's headquarters Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson: hamstring feels better 48 hours after injury

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 19, 2022 05:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is hurried by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos QB Wilson adds hamstring to list of injuries

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 18, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Brett Rypien surprise winner as Russell Wilson's backup

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2022 02:02 AM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) battles Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos waive veteran backup QB, trade Reed to Steelers

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 30, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) runs a fumble in for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Browning's fumble return TD helps Broncos beat Vikings 23-13

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 28, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

Denver Broncos' Stevie Scott, left, tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills' Jaquan Johnson during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Hackett 'sorry' for Broncos' preseason performance vs Bills

By Pat Graham Aug. 22, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) tackles Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Journeyman Johnson leads Broncos' backups past Cowboys 17-7

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 14, 2022 12:09 AM EDT

From left to right, Denver Broncos quarterbacks Brett Rypien, Russell Wilson and Josh Johnson look on during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Johnson contends for backup job in Denver, his 14th NFL team

By Pat Graham Aug. 11, 2022 03:15 PM EDT