The 49ers have no choice but to sign a quarterback during free agency, as Trey Lance and Brock Purdy are the only two under contract in 2023. And with Purdy projected to be on the shelf into August and after the start of training camp, there’s a need for a backup quarterback.
We ruled out a Jimmy Garoppolo return to San Francisco based on Kyle Shanahan’s tone during his season-ending press conference. But just because the Niners aren’t interested in Garoppolo’s services doesn’t mean others won’t be.
This will be the final season we have a chance to sift through potential landing spots for Jimmy.