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Durability is paramount in NFL, and some quarterback careers hit a standstill due to health concerns.
For example, the San Francisco 49ers are at a quarterback crossroads solely because current QB1 Jimmy Garoppolo cannot remain healthy. To date, the 49ers signal-caller has thrown over seven touchdowns passes in a season just once — an underwhelming distinction derived from persistent injuries. Few question Garoppolo’s passing aptitudes. It’s the injuries, damnit.
Sam Bradford retired prematurely in 2019 after a very brief and lackluster stint with the Arizona Cardinals.