The San Francisco 49ers have been granted an emergency third quarterback roster spot ahead of their NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers. This move was made due to injury concerns surrounding the team’s two starting quarterbacks, Jimmy Garoppolo and C.J. Beathard.
Garoppolo has been dealing with an ankle injury since Week 14, while Beathard is dealing with a thumb injury. Both players have been limited in practice this week, and the team has decided to add an extra quarterback to their roster as a precautionary measure.
The 49ers have signed former University of California-Berkeley quarterback Ross Bowers to the emergency roster spot. Bowers was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, but was released shortly after. He has since spent time with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football and the San Diego Fleet of the now-defunct AAF.
Bowers is familiar with the 49ers system, having spent time with the team during training camp in 2019. He will provide insurance in case either Garoppolo or Beathard are unable to play in Sunday’s game.
The 49ers have been hit hard by injuries this season, with several key players missing time due to various ailments. However, they have managed to stay afloat and make it to the NFC Championship Game despite the adversity.
The team’s ability to adapt and adjust to injuries has been a major factor in their success this season. The addition of Bowers to the roster is just another example of their resilience and determination to succeed in the face of adversity.
The 49ers will be hoping that Garoppolo and Beathard are able to play on Sunday, but if not, they now have a capable backup in Bowers who can step in and help them win the game. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out in the coming days, and if Bowers is called upon to play in the biggest game of the season.
