On Tuesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Trey Lance will start the game at quarterback. Harbaugh added that Lance will play the first half and a drive of the third quarter. Undrafted rookie DJ Uiagalelei will then take over for the remainder of the game.

The Hall of Fame Game has been held annually since 1962 and marks the arrival of the NFL preseason. It's a game that doesn't count toward either participants' preseason records, and teams are typically chosen based on the connection they have with the incoming Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which is also enshrined on the week of the action.