'It's the worst part of the game'; 49ers rally behind fallen teammate Trey Lance
Professional football can be a brutal game. In the wink of an eye, a season can end and a career can be changed forever.
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Professional football can be a brutal game. In the wink of an eye, a season can end and a career can be changed forever.
Trey Lance suffered a season-ending broken ankle on a quarterback keeper Sunday in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game and was replaced by former starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
Jimmy Garoppolo threw a touchdown pass on his first full drive after replacing an injured Trey Lance and ran for another score to help the 49ers beat the Seahawks 27-7 on Sunday.
The offseason story for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers focused on the change at quarterback.
The San Francisco 49ers lost more than a game in a sloppy season-opener at Chicago. The Niners lost starting running back Elijah Mitchell to a knee injury,
Trey Lance got the keys to San Francisco's offense in July. When it comes to driving in the rain, well, that still needs some work.
The Trey Lance era with the San Francisco 49ers got off to a soggy start Sunday as a weather system moved into the Chicago area bringing with it drenching downpours and a flash flood warning.
49ers star tight end George Kittle missed his second straight practice with a groin injury, leaving his status for the season opener against the Bears in doubt.
The 49ers advanced to the NFC championship game last season and they believe they have the playmakers to make another big playoff run.
Kyle Shanahan knows what the talk will be around the San Francisco 49ers if quarterback Trey Lance struggles in his first season as the starter with Jimmy Garoppolo waiting on the bench.
Before the news about Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco as the backup quarterback became public last week, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gathered a group of his team leaders in his office to explain the situation.
Jimmy Garoppolo moved over one field, rejoined his San Francisco 49ers teammates at practice for the first time since last season and was firing off passes the same way he always has.
General manager John Lynch broached the idea a few weeks ago with coach Kyle Shanahan about keeping Jimmy Garoppolo in place as the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo have reportedly agreed to a restructured contract that would keep him on the team this season.
Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick and his partner Nessa Diab announced Sunday the birth of their first child.
