Somewhat surprisingly, trade rumors surrounding Trey Lance are surfacing. The Minnesota Vikings are said to be showing interest in the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. Now Lance himself is speaking out.

Out of nowhere they came, the Trey Lance trade rumors. The Minnesota Vikings are apparently said to be showing interest in the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. Now Lance himself commented.

“No comment,” Lance told “inforum.com” at North Dakota State’s recent spring practice, where he was watching his younger brother, “I don’t have any information on that. “

Purdy not an option for 49ers for now

As of now, he is a player for the 49ers, of whom Lance was selected third overall in the 2021 draft. But how San Francisco will shape the playmaker position next season remains unclear.

Brock Purdy, who filled in for the early-injured Lance last season and later also out Jimmy Garoppolo, underwent right elbow surgery this March and will miss at least part of the upcoming season.

What’s happening with Lance?

In addition to Purdy and Lance, the 49ers still have Sam Darnold on the roster. So if Lance were to be traded, Darnold would at least be a potential starter in San Francisco’s ranks.

But what happens with Lance?

“Last year I did the one game in Chicago and I got hurt. So it was over before it even started. But I’m looking forward to this year,” Lance said, “This offseason is all about getting better. My focus is on being a great team player and leader. “

Lance wants to “get going again” – but where?

His ankle injury in week two of last season is now fully recovered after two surgeries. “I’ve been cleared, so I’m good to go,” said Lance, who is eager to get back to work.

Whether he’ll do that in San Francisco, Minnesota or somewhere else entirely may become clear in the coming weeks, when there’s clarity on how the 49ers plan at the quarterback position.