Jimmy Garoppolo cleared but won’t practice as 49ers seek trade
NFL training camps are already in full swing, but there is still one important domino to fall. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is looking for a new one after undergoing offseason surgery.
The 49ers have made it clear that Garoppolo will be traded before the start of the regular season. The team committed to second-year quarterback Trey Lance at the start of training camp, signaling that Garoppolo’s run in San Francisco was over.
Even if Garoppolo is finally healthy, the team will limit him to practice on the sideline.
The 49ers probably don’t want to create a competition between Garoppolo and Lance and don’t want to risk Garoppolo getting hurt during a practice.
While some teams could benefit from having Garoppolo under center, a trade could prove difficult for the 49ers. The team can trim a significant portion of Garoppolo’s salary if it cuts him before Week 1. Opposing teams know that and may be waiting for Garoppolo to hit the market before going after him.