A quarterback room in need of experience will benefit from the journeyman quarterback.

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The 49ers are bolstering their quarterback room with depth now that Jimmy Garoppolo is sidelined for the year.

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On Tuesday, San Francisco revealed that it had hired veteran Josh Johnson to replace Brock Purdy.

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For over half of the league's teams, Johnson has played.

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In 2012, 2014, and 2020, he was a member of the 49ers, but he hasn't played for the team since.

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Throughout his three years in the league, Johnson only participated in 37 games, including 26 of them.

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Johnson has completed 85 passes in 11 games since the year 2012.

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Due to major injuries, Trey Lance and Garoppolo are both out.

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Johnson appears to be familiar enough with the offensive scheme to serve as the young quarterback's primary back-up.

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Jimmy Garoppolo broke his foot against the Dolphins and will miss the rest of the year. - ussportsweb

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