NFC West

Report: Sam Darnold to backup Brock Purdy

The competition between Sam Darnold and Trey Lance to serve as Brock Purdy’s backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over. According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Peliserro of NFL Network, Sam Darnold has won the job. #49ers QB Sam Darnold was named the team’s No. 2 QB, per me and @TomPelissero. He’ll be the backup to Brock Purdy to begin the season. This further puts the…