Allen became a 49er on May 8, 2023, signing as a free agent. The 49ers, who up to that point seldom kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, kept Allen as a No. 3 all season behind Purdy and Sam Darnold after the previous year’s injuries to Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo, and finally Purdy in the NFC Championship Game. Allen did not take a snap.

After watching the San Francisco 49ers weather adversity after adversity in 2024, the team has been met with their toughest challenge yet, with Brock Purdy officially ruled out for Week 12 with a shoulder injury and Brandon Allen set to take his place under center.

It's been a disappointing campaign so far for the San Francisco 49ers, which reached the Super Bowl last season but are now just 5-5 and sit several spots outside the NFC playoff picture. It may get w