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How 49ers trade for Jimmy Garoppolo impacts Jets' pursuit of Kirk Cousins, Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold

Well ... you didn't see that one coming.

Less than 24 hours before the NFL's trade deadline, the 49ers and Patriots agreed to terms on a blockbuster deal. New England quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is headed to the Bay Area in exchange for a second-round pick.

This season, that deal impacts the Jets none. They don't play the 49ers, and whatever player New England ends up selecting with that pick isn't on the team this year.

But in 2018 ... there may be just a little bit of a ripple effect.

Let's break it down:

THE CHASE FOR KIRK COUSINS: The 49ers were, up until Monday, considered the most likely landing spot for soon-to-be free agent Kirk Cousins.