The 49ers have signed quarterback Tom Savage, per a club announcement. To make room, tight end Cole Wick has been released. 
The Niners have been seeking a third quarterback since losing Jimmy Garoppolo in September. They finally have one in Savage, though he’s a long way from seeing the field. For now, Savage is penciled in as the third-string signal caller behind C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens.
Savage was part of a QB contingent that worked out for the 49ers late last month, auditioning alongside Landry Jones, EJ Manuel, Kellen Clemens, T.J. Yates, Matt Simms, and Kyle Allen. Weeks later, he has landed a deal from SF.
Savage inked a one-year, $1.5MM deal with the Saints earlier this year, and appeared to be the favorite to serve as Drew Brees‘ top backup, but he was cut after Teddy Bridgewater was acquired via trade. A fourth-round pick in 2014, Savage appeared in 13 games and made nine starts over four seasons with the Texans.
Why??? This guy is terrible! Mullen’s at least was fun to watch this pre season and would be a better option than this guy if something happened to Bethard.
Horrible signing. Sorry, 49ers fans.