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49ers' Brandon Allen: Operating as emergency quarterback
Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, but he will operate as the team's emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Allen will be able to enter the game if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out with injuries. The quarterback has not appeared in a game yet this season.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Serving as emergency quarterback
Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for San Francisco's game against the Vikings on Monday but is designated as the emergency quarterback, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Allen will be eligible to play only if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold suffer in-game injuries. The 31-year-old last played in a regular-season contest for the Bengals last season, when he completed all three of his passes for 22 yards.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Emergency third QB in Week 5
Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys but available as the 49ers' emergency third quarterback, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
For the first time in five games this season, Allen is suiting up in the event he's needed, which can only happen if starter Brock Purdy and backup Sam Darnold are injured. Allen has 15 appearances across four seasons between the Broncos and Bengals.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Remains inactive Sunday
Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Rams.
The journeyman signal-caller will be relegated to the No. 3 quarterback role for the second time to open the season, as expected. Sam Darnold will continue to serve as Brock Purdy's primary backup against Los Angeles.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Odd man out
Allen (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
Allen was able to make the team as the No. 3 quarterback, but he'll be wearing street clothes in Pittsburgh, while San Francisco opts to dress just Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Debuts with 49ers
Allen completed five of eight pass attempts for 36 yards and an interception in Sunday's preseason loss to Las Vegas.
Allen was the third quarterback to enter the exhibition for San Francisco behind starter Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. With Brock Purdy (elbow) expected to be ready for Week 1, Allen is likely the odd man out come roster cuts. The veteran backup will continue to display his skills for the 49ers or potentially other suitors this preseason.
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49ers' Brandon Allen: Expected to join San Francisco
Allen agreed Wednesday with the 49ers on a contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Allen spent the last three years as Joe Burrow's backup in Cincinnati but will move to the West Coast for the 2023 season. Trey Lance has been medically cleared after undergoing ankle surgery last fall, while Brock Purdy continues to work his way back from elbow surgery. Jimmy Garoppolo is no longer in the picture, but the 49ers have brought in Sam Darnold, and now Allen, as depth options behind their two promising young quarterbacks. In his four-year career, Allen has completed 56.7 percent of his passes for 1,611 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 209 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fayetteville, AR |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Arkansas |
| Experience: 7 |