The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly emerged as a strong candidate to sign free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler,

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler believes the San Francisco 49ers could be a strong contender for quarterback Daniel Jones, who the New York Giants recently released.

Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury as people wonder how much time he will miss. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport would speculate himself, saying that San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan has opened up the possibility of Purdy missing more than Sunday, making the move to obtain Jones even more likely.