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ArticleA look back at some of the 49ers’ biggest midseason trades under Kyle ShanahanOctober 17, 2026

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backup Josh Johnson left with a concussion. McCaffrey started taking snaps in a nightmare of a game.

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Johnson's concussion forced McCaffrey to play QB in NFC Championship.

Johnson was the backup quarterback to Brock Purdy in the 2023 NFC Championship Game but left with a concussion, forcing Christian McCaffrey to take snaps at quarterback in a nightmare game.

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Josh JohnsonNegativeInjury

Johnson suffered concussion in NFC Championship Game.

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Josh JohnsonNegativeRole

Johnson started two games out of necessity.

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Josh JohnsonNegativeRole

Josh Johnson re-signed; started 2 games out of necessity.

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Josh JohnsonNeutralRole

Johnson mentioned as Bengals QB option for Giants post-Dart injury.

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Josh JohnsonPositiveValue

Johnson's system versatility and Harbaugh history make him attractive.

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