Had the San Francisco 49ers And Jimmy Garoppolo The rival was unable to reach an agreement on a restructuring contract for this summer. Los Angeles Rams ESPN reported that league sources suggested that they were a potential destination for the veteran quarterback.
Sources say Garoppolo had been offered a deal by the Rams and the Niners in the event he was released.
Sources claim that the 49ers did not learn of the Rams’ interest in them until they had signed a one-year deal with Garoppolo worth up to $16million.
ESPN reported that a 49ers member said, “It was going be such a Rams decision to make.” “Sean McVay would have loved it, as would Kevin Demoff.”
Garoppolo was being considered by the Rams as a backup option. Matthew StaffordThey have consistently demonstrated their ability to acquire highly-profile, skilled veterans such as Odell Beckham Jr. Or Bobby Wagner Despite seemingly not having salary-cap or roster space. Garoppolo was not able to be inserted into the Rams salary structure due to their tight cap.
For the majority of the offseason, it seemed like Garoppolo was going to divorce the Niners. Trey Lance To assume the role of quarterback.
Garoppolo said that “things just kind of fell into place” in August with the Niners, so he will be backing Lance for the season, instead of backing Stafford.
Garoppolo stated that she saw the potential for other opportunities, and that it was important to weigh the pros and the cons of each. Trust me, there were many back and forth conversations with other teams regarding my future. This is what I wanted.