San Francisco signs Nate Sudfeld to return as a familiar emergency option behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, with Tanner Mordecai and Carter Bradley battling for QB depth. Sudfeld’s workout with wideouts sparked the move, signaling the Niners will continue to search for a reliable third quarterback while keeping Purdy protected. The roster outlook suggests Bradley could be the odd man out as San Francisco balances experience with potential upside.

Sudfeld, a former sixth-rounder, has appeared in six NFL games with a 67.6% completion rate, one TD and one INT. He previously signed a guaranteed $2 million contract in SF in 2022 and later tore an ACL with Detroit in the 2023 preseason. San Francisco could stash him on the practice squad for game-day emergency use, while the QB room remains a leaning concern heading into roster cuts and fall camp.