Kyle Shanahan Announces His Plan For Trey Lance Moving Forward

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The San Francisco 49ers declared Sam Darnold their second-string quarterback to Brock Purdy, pushing Trey Lance even further down the depth chart.

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That designation sparked speculation over Lance's future, especially after he missed Wednesday's practice.

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However, Kyle Shanahan still plans on playing the 23-year-old this Friday night.

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Per ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the 49ers head coach said he intends for Lance to play behind Darnold in their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Shanahan confirmed that he advised Lance to "take the day off, get away" after a "tough conversation" Wednesday morning."

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Trade rumors instantly surfaced when the depth-chart news broke, but Shanahan told KNBR he's "really hoping" the former No. 3 pick stays with the team.

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"Trey is a very well-liked guy, one of the better people I've been around," Shanahan said.

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"And I do think he's going to have a lot of success in this league."

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