Brandon Allen

The 49ers have re-signed QB Brandon Allen.

Fantasy Impact

With Sam Darnold expected to leave the team in free agency, the 49ers secure the backup QB role by bringing back Brandon Allen. The 31-year-old did not appear in a game for the 49ers last season, but will provide a veteran presence in the quarterback room.

Brandon Allen has signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Allen will join a very young quarterback room with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. Although Allen will likely hold little fantasy value, he will be a mentor and an insurance option should Lance and Purdy not be fully healthy by training camp.

Brandon Allen completed all three of his passes for 22 yards in a 42-21 win over the Panthers in Week 9.

Fantasy Impact

Allen entered the game for Joe Burrow with 3:42 left in the third quarter and Cincy up 42-7. It was the first time the veteran signal-caller has seen the field in 2022. The Bengals' backup QB will be on bye in Week 10 before taking on the Steelers in Week 11.

Brandon Allen completed 14 of his 20 pass attempts for 105 yards in a 25-22 preseason loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week in the preseason opener but he cleared protocol and was able to start against the Giants on Sunday. The veteran signal-caller is competing to open the year as the primary backup to Joe Burrow.

Bengals QB Brandon Allen left Friday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals and is being evaluated for a concussion.

Fantasy Impact

Allen got the starting nod in the Bengals’ preseason opener and was projected to play the entire first half before having to exit early in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. Stay tuned as more information becomes available, but this likely means added snaps for third-string QB Jake Browning.