Brandon Allen - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Named Niners' QB2 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Allen will be San Francisco's backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy for Monday night's Week 1 game against the Jets, Eric Branch of the San F...

Impact Allen won the gig over fellow veteran Joshua Dobbs. Allen completed 19 of 30 passes for 194 scoreless yards and no interceptions during limited preseason work. The 32-year-old has made nine NFL starts since entering the league as a 2016 sixth-round pick.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will Shanahan choose Allen or Dobbs as 49ers' backup QB? It looks like the battle to be the 49ers’ backup to Brock Purdy is coming down to the wire between Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs.

AUGUST 20 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

QB Brandon Allen With (Klay) Kubiak since he was calling plays, what was that like?

AUGUST 12 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Starts preseason opener Allen completed seven of 13 pass attempts for 98 yards while getting the nod under center in Saturday's preseason tilt against Tennessee.

Impact San Francisco rested most of its starting offense Saturday, allowing Allen to start the first half and journeyman backup Joshua Dobbs to handle the remaining snaps. The latter (14 of 20 for 146 yards) looked better in the competition to be Brock Purdy's backup, but Allen had to face the opponent's starting defense and was also saddled with two incompletions due to drops. Neither signal-caller will be on fantasy radars come Week 1, as Purdy will be running the well-oiled machine that is San Francisco's offense when the regular season kicks off.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will Levis leads two TD drives to help Titans beat 49ers 17-13 in teams' preseason opener

Will Levis led touchdown drives on both his series and the Tennessee Titans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-13 in the teams’ preseason opener

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Allen Talks QB Room During Training Camp | Press Pass San Francisco 49ers QB Brandon Allen spoke about the importance of practice reps during training camp and what he brings to the QB room.

JULY 31 • 49ERS.COM

Brandon Allen, Joshua Dobbs Discuss Learning the 49ers System Quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs spoke about the importance of practice reps during training camp, their progress with learning t...

JULY 31 • 49ERS.COM

Brandon Allen is Leading the 49ers' Backup Quarterback Competition Through three days of training camp, the 49ers' backup quarterback competition hasn't been particularly close. While Joshua Dobbs entered ca...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Sticking around in San Francisco The 49ers are set to re-sign Allen as a backup quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen did not appear in a game for the 49ers last season, as he only operated as the team's emergency third quarterback, but he could step up to a more important role behind Brock Purdy for the 2024 campaign if Sam Darnold isn't re-signed. Now heading into his age-32 season, Allen is also capable of contributing in a mentorship role.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers Re-Sign Brandon Allen Now the question is if the 49ers will draft a quarterback this year or go with just two at the position?

MARCH 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Emergency option again Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs, but he will serve as the team's emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen is familiar with the role, serving as the team's No. 3 option throughout most of the season. The 31-year-old will only be allowed to enter the game if Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out due to an injury.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Brandon Allen! San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen celebrates his birthday on September 5.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Daiyan Henley intercepts the Brandon Allen pass vs. San Francisco 49ers

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Preseason Tip Drill! Sam Webb intercepts Brandon Allen Watch as cornerback Sam Webb intercepts 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen's pass and returns in 43 yards during the fourth quarter.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Wyche: Trey Lance 'might be on shaky ground' after Brandon Allen's emergence NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance 'might be on shaky ground' after backup quarterback Brando...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • NFL.COM

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