The 49ers have signed Josh Johnson for the fourth time
Since entering the league in 2008, Johnson has played for almost half the league, and will now have his fourth separate stint with San Francisco. He previously played for the 49ers in 2012, 2014 and 2020, but has yet to appear in a game for the team.
In a 15-year career, Johnson has only played in 37 games total, including 26 in his first three years in the league. Since 2012, Johnson has thrown a total of 85 passes in 11 games with three touchdowns and four interceptions. With both Garoppolo and Trey Lance out due to serious injuries, the 49ers are forced to rely on rookie seventh-round pick Brock Purdy as their starter. Johnson apparently knows the offensive system well enough to act as the primary backup for the young quarterback.
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