Carter Bradley exited San Francisco's preseason finale against the Chargers with a limp, forcing Tanner Mordecai into action as the Niners navigated a murky quarterback room. With Bradley’s status still undetermined and San Francisco rostering only two QBs, the team’s Week 1 plans at Seattle could hinge on the severity of the injury and Mordecai’s performance in relief.

Bradley, 25, arrived after Toledo and South Alabama stints and signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2024 before landing in San Francisco in July. If he cannot return, Mordecai’s ability to stay healthy becomes crucial, potentially shaping whether SF leans into gadget plays early or sticks to a more conventional approach with Brock Purdy at the helm and a battle looming for a deeper roster slot.