The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly agreed to a deal with free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Hoyer had narrowed his decision down to the 49ers and New York Jets. He chose to reunited with Kyle Shanahan, who was the offensive coordinator in Cleveland when Hoyer played there.
Source: FA QB Brian Hoyer is headed to the #49ers. Reunion with Kyle Shanahan
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2017
Former #Bears QB Brian Hoyer had the #Jets & #49ers as options. But Kyle Shanahan is a big draw when it comes to free agents.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2017
Hoyer isn’t exactly a franchise quarterback, so it’s still possible the 49ers could look to make a trade at some point. There have been rumblings that they could try to trade for Houston Texans backup Tom Savage or Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian if Tony Romo lands with either of those teams. Shanahan is also said to be eyeing a bigger prize next offseason if not sooner, so Hoyer could be a temporary solution.
