SANTA CLARA — Jimmy Garoppolo reclaimed the 49ers locker room Monday morning.
Garoppolo mostly had stayed out of it since he tore his ACL on Sept. 23. He let the healthy players shine and lead the team the remainder of the season.
But, on Monday, as the 49ers closed the book on 2018 and packed up their belongings for the offseason, Garoppolo reappeared at his locker, his hands behind his back and his chest high. He looked like Captain America.
“It feels good,” Garoppolo said, referring to his surgically repaired knee. “Obviously, there are some things we’re limited with.