Nate Sudfeld

Lions backup QB Nate Sudfeld sustained a torn ACL in Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Sudfeld will miss the 2023 season and the Lions will move forward with Teddy Bridgewater locked into their backup QB role. Sudfeld is currently on a one-year deal with the Lions and will hit the free agent market heading into the 2024 season.

Nate Sudfeld completed 15 of 28 pass attempts for 194 passing yards and two interceptions in the Lions' 21-16 win over the Giants Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Sudfeld failed to do much to improve his chances in the battle for the backup quarterback spot behind starter Jared Goff, throwing two interceptions that stalled a Lions offense looking to establish a rhythm early on Friday night. The veteran signal-caller will need to turn things around moving forward, with veteran Teddy Bridgewater a heavy favorite to serve as the No. 2 option behind Goff this upcoming season.

According to Pro Football Focus' Ari Meirov, the Detroit Lions are signing QB Nate Sudfeld who was released by the San Francisco 49ers to be the team's backup to QB Jared Goff.

Fantasy Impact

With the move, the Lions are waiving QB David Blough, showing no one won the backup-QB battle in Detroit. Sudfeld, a 2016 sixth-rounder, has played in just four career games, starting none, all with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The San Francisco 49ers release QB Nate Sudfeld Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

With the 49ers reworked deal with Jimmy Garoppolo and the decision to keep Brock Purdy, Sudfeld was the odd man out. The 49ers will hold out hope someone signs Sudfeld, as they are on the hook for his $2 million fully guaranteed salary.

49ers QB Nate Sudfeld completed 13-of-17 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown in San Francisco's victory over Minnesota.

Fantasy Impact

Sudfeld registered a second straight efficient performance to lead the 49ers to a 2-0 start in the preseason. He has thrown for a combined 205 yards and two scores, with zero turnovers. While rookie QB Brock Purdy has additionally played well when on the field in both contests, it is looking more and more likely that Sudfeld seals the No. 2 job behind Trey Lance.