Ex-Lions QB Signs with 49ers for Second Stint After a Year Off the Field

Ex-Lions QB signs with 49ers for second stint after a year off the field

After spending nearly a year on the free-agent market following his release from the Detroit Lions, Nate Sudfeld has found a familiar professional home.

Former Detroit Lions QB Nate Sudfeld Finds New Home

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back a familiar face. Veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld, who once served as a backup for the Detroit Lions, has signed a one-year deal to return to the Bay Area. Sudfeld, 31, was a sixth-round pick by Washington in the 2016 NFL Draft and has carved out a journeyman career as a steady depth option. Along the way, he’s suited up for Washington, the Eagles, the 49ers, and most recently the Lions. In limited actio…

49ers add Nate Sudfeld to rotating quarterback room

SANTA CLARA — Before you read about the 49ers’ past and present quarterback carousels, know this: quarterback-billion QB Brock Purdy is fine.

49ers QB Mac Jones not practicing on Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Tuesday, a move revealed to be necessary once practice began. Brock Purdy's primary backup, Mac Jones, was absent from the team's first practice of the week ahead of their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco reported that Jones appeared to suffer a knee injury during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. For…