The 49ers are set to sign quarterback Josh Johnson, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic (on Twitter). Once he clears COVID-19 protocols, Johnson will be added to the club’s practice squad. 
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Johnson, 34, was last seen with the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL. Before the season even started, the veteran had an offer on the table from the Lions. However, the XFL stepped in and blocked him from that deal. Over the years, Johnson has signed deals with 13 different teams. That includes multiple stints with the 49ers in 2012 and 2014.
Now, he’ll backstop a QB room that has been without starter Jimmy Garoppolo for weeks. On that front, the Niners got some good news — doctors are not currently recommending surgery to fix his ankle injury and the hope is that he can return before the season is through. For the time being, he’ll remain on IR.
Nick Mullens served as the 49ers’ starter on Thursday against the Packers with C.J. Beathard as the QB2. After Mullens forced some bad throws, it’s possible that the depth chart could be reshuffled between now and their next game against the Saints.
Mullens looks like a chicken running around with its head cut off. Terrible choices when ball protection is paramount. Hey let’s just throw it up in the air when pressured. Yeah, that usually works out well…
Game was out of reach and defence was a sieve last night. Mullens was not the reason they lost. But if you’re looking for a place to start with their offence try their left tackle.
Yea last nights game was far from his fault. Not only was he playing with a bunch of backups but then also weren’t able to practice due to this COVID crap. Ridiculous that the NFL picks and chooses who they will reschedule games for. Game should’ve been pushed back for Sunday.
im not convinced Mullins is one of the 64 best QBs available to NFL teams
He might not be in the top tier but he definitely isnt in the bottom 1/3 tier of backups. He makes poor decisions when trying to do too much, but his arm and throwing abilities makes him much better than guys like Nathan Peterman, john wolford, jeff driskel, ryan finley, blaine gabbert and colt mccoy. If you google best nfl backups 2020, pro football focus ranked them all on August 27th and had mullens ranked 6th. After seeing these games, they might drop him to the middle of the pack though
Im just saying its tough to judge a QB based off last night when he was playing without a few offensive lineman, including his all pro left tackle. His all pro tight end, his top 3 wrs (got what, maybe 2 days of practice in with guys who barely know the playbook) and his top 3 between the tackles running backs. Yeah good luck with that
Time to sign Tom Savage again.