While much of the focus in San Francisco is on the status of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, the 49ers have locked up another signal-caller for the 2022 season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter), the 49ers have re-signed Nate Sudfeld.
It’s a one-year deal worth up to $3MM, with $2MM in guaranteed money. Per Schefter, Sudfeld had interest from two other teams, with those organizations believing the 28-year-old has “starter potential in the league.”
Sudfeld was a sixth-round pick by Washington in 2016, and after getting waived, he caught on with the Eagles in 2017. He’d go on to spend four seasons in Philly, seeing time in four games. He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles during his first season with the organization.
The quarterback caught on with the 49ers last offseason, and he ended up spending the 2021 season alternating between the active roster and practice squad. With Garoppolo and third-overall pick Trey Lance on the roster, Sudfeld didn’t see the field for his new team, but he’ll likely be the primary backup to Lance during the 2022 campaign.
Nate Sudfeld – Nathan Peterman
Are you seriously telling me there is no other player out there who “might” develop into something?
Darn! I thought we had a replacement for Russ!
I want to say I doubt this is their backup, but they did assure him 2mil…Sooo, idk..
I would just think with Lance’s injury risk, you’d want more of an accomplished veteran as their #2, but I guess we shall see..
I was kind of hoping for Tyrod Taylor or Mariota as their #2, but not looking likely now. I know Kyle prioritizes QBs that know his system, and reportedly it is pretty complex and difficult to fully grasp, so I probably shouldn’t be too surprised by them bringing back Suds
Oh my god! What a boneheaded move based on the money, not the player