Jimmy Garoppolo’s future in San Francisco is “bleak.”
Per CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, the 49ers are expected to move the incumbent quarterback at some point during the 2021 NFL Draft, with Garoppolo likely out of the Bay Area before the end of the weekend.
Very strong expectation among other GM’s and throughout the industry that the 49ers will make major effort to move Jimmy Garoppolo before or during the draft. Timing isn’t great with 5 QBs about to go in 1st round, but Jimmy G’s future there now seen as bleak
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 27, 2021
Garoppolo, 30, has been the subject of trade rumors since the 49ers decided to trade two future first-round picks to the Dolphins for the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft. Reports suggest that the 49ers are high on one of two quarterbacks entering the draft: Alabama’s Mac Jones and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance.
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When recently asked about Garoppolo’s future, head coach Kyle Shanahan refused to make any definitive statements.
Garoppolo still has ample money left on his current deal, at roughly $25 million per year over the next two seasons, inhibiting San Francisco’s ability to trade him. Any deal would likely feature a contract restructuring.
Garoppolo’s career has been a mixed bag featuring both high-level quarterback play and injuries, with the passer missing nine games in 2020 with ankle issues.
While San Francisco is coming out of this weekend with a QB1, it almost definitely won’t be Jimmy GQ.