With Jimmy Garoppolo facing a season-ending foot injury, the 49ers' season got flipped upside down. For now, San Francisco has to rely on seventh-round pick Brock Purdy as the starter moving forward.
However, one surprising move on Monday gave the Niners a second potential option. The Panthers opted to release Baker Mayfield, allowing the quarterback to hit waivers for potential quarterback-needy teams.
San Francisco could try and bring Mayfield in, at least to add some talent to the quarterback room. But while the team may have liked Mayfield in the past, there is no guarantee that it chooses to acquire him.