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What happened in 1992 with Steve Young?
By the start of the 1992 season, it appeared that Young's starting job was in serious peril. Montana appeared to be close to recovering from his elbow tendon surgery.
What was Steve Young's starting job in 1992?
Steve Young was the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback.
How was Steve Young's San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback job in peril in 1992?
In addition to having to compete with Bono, Montana appeared close to recovering from his elbow tendon surgery. San Francisco came close to trading Young to the Los Angeles Raiders.
Did Montana recover from his elbow tendon surgery in 1992?
Montana would not recover in time to start in the opening game.

Question: What did he do?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Montana do unable to recover in time to start as quarterback in the opening game for the San Francisco 49ers in 1992?