Allen did not appear in a game for San Francisco while operating as the team's third quarterback in 2023.

EDGE Analysis

Allen sat behind Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold on San Francisco's QB depth chart for the entirety of the campaign. Allen was brought in as a veteran option after appearing in 15 games as a reserve over his previous four seasons in the league. Allen will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason, but he could be a candidate to re-sign as the 49ers' backup if Sam Darnold decides to walk in free agency.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Packers, but he will serve as the 49ers' emergency quarterback, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As the emergency quarterback, Allen will only see the field if both Brock Purdy and backup Sam Darnold are forced out of Saturday's game due to injuries.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, but he'll be the 49ers' emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has yet to appear in a game this season. However, if Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out due to injuries, Allen would be eligible to play.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, but he will operate as the team's emergency quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will be able to enter the game if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are forced out with injuries. The quarterback has not appeared in a game yet this season.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for San Francisco's game against the Vikings on Monday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback and will be eligible to play only if both Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold both suffer injuries. The 31-year-old last played in a game for the Bengals last season where he completed all three of his passes for 22 yards.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys but available as the 49ers' emergency third quarterback, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the first time in five games this season, Allen is suiting up in the event he's needed, which can only happen if starter Brock Purdy and backup Sam Darnold are injured. Allen has 15 appearances across four seasons between the Broncos and Bengals.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman signal-caller will be relegated to the No. 3 quarterback role for the second time to open the season, as expected. Sam Darnold will continue to serve as Brock Purdy's primary backup against Los Angeles.

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was able to make the team as the No. 3 quarterback, but he'll be wearing street clothes in Pittsburgh, while San Francisco opts to dress just Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold.

Allen completed five of eight pass attempts for 36 yards and an interception in Sunday's preseason loss to Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was the third quarterback to enter the exhibition for San Francisco behind starter Trey Lance and San Darnold. With Brock Purdy (elbow) expected to be ready for Week 1, Allen is likely the odd-man out come roster cuts. The veteran backup will continue to display his skills for the 49ers or potentially other suitors this preseason.

Allen is expected to sign a contract with the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen spent the last three years as Joe Burrow's backup in Cincinnati but will move to the West Coast for the 2023 season. Trey Lance has been medically cleared following ankle surgery last year, while Brock Purdy continues to work his way back from elbow surgery. Jimmy Garoppolo is no longer in the picture, but the 49ers have brought in Sam Darnold, and now Allen, as depth options behind their two promising, young quarterbacks. In his four-year career, Allen has completed 56.7 percent of his passes for 1,611 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.