The San Francisco 49ers saw their 2022 season end in disappointing fashion when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFC Championship Game. They found themselves without a true quarterback after injuries cost them Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson. Things went south and a season with Super Bowl aspirations came up short of the ultimate goal. The 49ers faced some big free agency decisions ahead of the new league year, but that did not stop them from making a big splash on the first day. The team signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a four-year deal worth up to $84 million. It adds another huge option in the middle of an already strong defensive line. That group lost some edge rusher help but added Clelin Ferrell to shore up the depth. The team finally saw Jimmy Garoppolo depart in free agency and replaced him with Sam Darnold. Trey Lance and Brock Purdy will compete for the starting job, but Darnold will get a chance to push them in training camp. And given how the 2022 season finished, Darnold could very well end up seeing playing time.
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