The San Francisco 49ers continue to be linked to a possible Trey Lance trade, and it sounds like the price tag would be pretty forgiving for any interested teams.
Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reported Thursday that the 49ers have had no substantive talks about Lance this week. That includes with the Houston Texans, who have been named as a potential destination.
When one Twitter user floated a possible trade of Lance to the Texans for the No. 33 overall pick, San Francisco Chronicle columnist Michael Silver responded by saying the 49ers would “take that in a heartbeat,” but would not be getting “anything close to that.”
Obviously, teams have doubts about Lance. The former No. 3 pick suffered a major ankle injury early last season and he did not look convincing before that. There have been rumors about a trade, but the 49ers have downplayed them publicly.
The 49ers appear to favor Brock Purdy at quarterback going forward, which makes Lance expendable. If he is traded, it sounds like the price tag will be manageable for anyone who wants him.
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