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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 21-20. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Sam Darnold wins backup QB job for 49ers, putting Trey Lance’s status in doubt

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance, left, speaks with fellow quarterback Sam Darnold, right, during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) escapes the grasp of Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox, right, to score a touchdown on a running play in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets will get back on the rookie quarterback roller coaster three years after trading up to take Darnold with the third pick. With New York holding the second selection in a quarterback-heavy draft, general manager Joe Douglas dealt Darnold to Carolina and now has his eyes on another potential franchise QB. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Darnold to make $18.9 million after Panthers pick up option

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. About the only certainty in the confounding 2021 NFL draft is Trevor Lawrence going to the Jaguars with the first overall pick Thursday night in Cleveland. This year's NFL draft is like none other because teams weren't able to meet face-to-face with the pool of prospects outside the lucky few who got to play in the Senior Bowl after a season that was marked by opt outs and cancellations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

NFL Mock Draft 2021: Historic quarterback run, Washington takes linebacker

By Matthew Paras and Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater, participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Evanston, Ill. The acquisition of Sam Darnold via trade earlier this month has given the Carolina Panthers more options with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft. Carolina's most pressing need entering the draft is at left tackle, a position they have failed to solidify over the last seven seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Panthers have options at No. 8 pick, including trading down

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the second quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones after being top five picks changed addresses this offseason in staggering succession. Stafford and Jared Goff switched teams in a swap of former No. 1 overall picks. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)

NFL teams drafting, changing QBs at dizzying pace

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

QB Sam Darnold excited to be where he’s ‘wanted’ in Carolina

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020 file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)

With Darnold gone, Jets focused on finding next franchise QB

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Jets trade quarterback Sam Darnold to Panthers for three draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs with a touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Jets agreed to a deal with former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)

WR Corey Davis came to Jets with belief Darnold ‘is the guy’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jets fire coach Adam Gase after two seasons of failed offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Darnold decision a dilemma as Jets enter crucial offseason

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gestures after coming up short on a third down play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

On Football: Looking toward April and the NFL draft

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold walks off the field after the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Jets’ Loggains insists Darnold’s story still not written

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) puts on a cap after he threw an interception, his second of the game, in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Jets’ Gase says he hasn’t done enough to help Darnold grow

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins' Andrew Van Ginkel, left, tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Win or lose, it’s Darnold’s job to lead Jets rest of the way

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold could be getting closer to returning to the huddle. The Jets quarterback was expected to be limited in practice Wednesday, but there's optimism Darnold's injured right shoulder might be healed in time to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at home. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets’ Darnold feels ‘really good,’ likely to start Sunday

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold could be getting closer to returning to the huddle. The Jets quarterback was expected to be limited in practice Wednesday, but there's optimism Darnold's injured right shoulder might be healed in time to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at home. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets’ Darnold trending in right direction to play vs. Miami

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press