Jimmy Garoppolo

In a turn of events, QB Jimmy Garoppolo will remain with the 49ers for the 2022 season - as Trey Lance's backup.

Garoppolo is now the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL. It was made clear that this is Lance’s team moving forward. Obviously, the hope is it doesn’t come to that for the 49ers, as the hope is Lance will develop into a franchise quarterback.

Garoppolo widely had been expected to be traded. Instead, he agrees to a restructured contract guaranteeing him $6.5 million and is slated to back up new ...

[Route concepts](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/30/understanding-route-concepts-football/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_14) [QB protection](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/16/understanding-pass-blocking-schemes-football/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_12) [Gaps ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/08/understanding-football-gaps/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_11) [Transactions ](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recenttrans.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_5) [Teams ](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/teams.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_4) [Standings](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/standings.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_3) [Stats](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/index.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_2) [Scores](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/scoreboard.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_1) Maloney (D-N.Y.), the chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced that the committee intends to The Patriots traded Garoppolo to the 49ers in October 2017. 3 selection in last year’s NFL draft and used it on Lance rather than on Mac Jones, who helped the Patriots to the playoffs last season as a rookie starter. The Niners committed to making Lance their starter in his second NFL season, and they granted Garoppolo’s representatives

It had long seemed as though Jimmy Garoppolo was destined for a divorce from the 49ers. Whether by trade or release, more likely than not Jimmy G would be on ...

Garoppolo will be a part of the 49ers for the 2022 season. Should Mitchell Trubisky find his way to being the Steelers backup, he will be added to the list. However, with his new contract, Garoppolo will be compensated like one of the league's best backups. However, he also gets that sought-after flexibility to find new pastures next year, something that could prove especially profitable if he were to play a big part in San Francisco's chase for a playoff spot this year. It had long seemed as though Jimmy Garoppolo was destined for a divorce from the 49ers. Garoppolo's new contract features a host of incentives and clauses, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

This one-year deal includes a no-trade clause and a no-franchise tag clause, Schefter adds. Garoppolo will remain a 2023 free agent-to-be. This adjusted deal ...

[link](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1564363264892469257)). [linked to the Seahawks](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/08/seahawks-still-eyeing-jimmy-garoppolo) (in the event of a 49ers release) [and Browns](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/08/browns-to-consider-trading-for-jimmy-garoppolo-pending-watson-appeal) as a [Deshaun Watson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WatsDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) stopgap. Lance did not threaten Garoppolo’s status the rest of the way, and the 49ers rallied to their second NFC title game in three seasons. Lance was acquired to be an upgrade, however, and likely will remain the team’s preferred 2022 option. Cleveland is sticking with [Jacoby Brissett](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrisJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), while Seattle’s [Geno Smith](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) path is for real now. The parties agreed to a restructured contract that is expected to keep the two-time NFC championship game starter in San Francisco, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com [tweets](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1564363001167319042). Lance played in the Bison’s one 2020 game and declared for the 2021 draft. The fifth-year 49ers passer underwent shoulder surgery in March, sidetracking his trade market, but is believed to have recovered. The 49ers were never going to allow that guarantee to vest, but they had tried to trade their four-plus-year starter throughout the offseason. In total, Garoppolo’s 2022 compensation package maxes out at $15.45MM, Albert Breer of SI.com [tweets](https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1564372002290515968). The ninth-year quarterback is now expected to count around $8.5MM on San Francisco’s cap sheet, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com This adjusted deal will be worth $6.5MM in fully guaranteed base salary, per Schefter, who adds playing-time bonuses could add another $9MM to the accord (Twitter

The 30-year-old quarterback will remain with the team through this season despite losing his starting spot to Trey Lance in July.

In his 15 starts in 2021, Garoppolo recorded 3,810 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and led the 49ers to a 10–7 record and an NFC title game appearance, its second in three seasons. A lack of potential suitors in the nearly two months since has now seemingly led to team brass deciding they’re comfortable with holding on to Garoppolo through the season. Should Lance stay healthy and prove to be exactly who the 49ers believe him to be, there’s no telling when Garoppolo may see the field again. San Francisco also included no-trade and no-tag clauses in the contract, allowing Jimmy G to decide his next NFL home as a free agent next offseason. [reported](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1564363001167319042?s=20&t=LXoO6NrEcAizxAXQimveYg) Garoppolo, who lost his starting spot to touted second-year QB Trey Lance earlier this offseason, will earn a fully guaranteed base salary of $6.5 million in 2022. He has spent much of the offseason recovering from shoulder surgery while dwelling on the trade block.

So now it's officially, OFFICIALLY Geno Smith season in Seattle. Even though Seahawks coach Pete Carroll named Smith as the team's starter following ...

1), which would be much easier at that point with half the season played — and half of his much-lower base salary having been paid. The reality is that it’s just step one. It’s just the beginning. The 49ers were known to be trying to trade him, but pulling off a deal proved tricky as teams didn’t want to take on that salary and were waiting to see whether he would eventually be released. Many speculated the Seahawks would be interested in Garoppolo were he released this week with teams having to cut their rosters to 53 by 1 p.m. But that won’t happen now.

With Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, the Niners could have parted ways with the QB and saved $27 million in cap space. Plus, a tribute to the innovation of ...

His first two seasons as a pro were marred by injury—a groin injury in 2020 and an Achilles in ’21—and there was concern that all of that had taken a toll on his psyche, which can be pretty concerning when the guy is playing a position that requires a certain mindset. [Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders) aggressively looking for a trade partner to off-load Alex Leatherwood ( [we mentioned this morning](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/29/todd-bowles-buccaneers-redeption-head-coach-mmqb) that he’s lost confidence, and could use the change of scenery), I do think Las Vegas is close to cementing its plan at right tackle. The Vikings aren’t going to give him away, but I think they’d make a deal for the right offer. But just as much, his impact was felt in the flexibility he showed to get the most out of everyone—which led to him having such a great impact on those around him. [Vikings](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/minnesota-vikings) are listening to trade offers for running back Alexander Mattison, and that makes sense. Getting to that level was never why he coached—and he was beyond happy to run offenses and teach players and innovate in the way he did both things. And maybe it’s silly, but a lot of coaches in these sorts of spots think wasting another team’s man hours, in making them prepare for two quarterbacks and how one runs the offense vs. Generally, a small cap number and big bonus in Year 1 of a mega-contract is to navigate a tight cap situation in that season. Simply put, there was no assurance that he’d get even close to his new $6.5 million base salary if he was out on the market at the beginning of September. So here we are with Garoppolo mostly healthy, and having spent the summer in semi-exile from his teammates, and now headed back into a season with them and a The first one relates to the shoulder. And so we’ll start with the most prominent name and a new development …

Details of Jimmy Garoppolo's pay cut with the 49ers include rewards for playing and a very loose no-trade clause.

But even if Garoppolo isn’t traded this season, the 49ers still stand to benefit. In total, Garoppolo could earn up to $15.45 million -- a far cry from the $24.2 million base salary he was due in 2022 under his old contract. Under the new one-year contract, Garoppolo remains in San Francisco through the 2022 season. By then, NFL teams might be much more needy than they are now. [no-trade clause included in Garoppolo’s contract](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1564386927758950404) means that if a team wants to trade for him, they simply need to include the quarterback in the discussion and get both his and the 49ers’ consent. [two negotiating parties that aren't sure](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/jimmy-garoppolos-49ers-contract-opens-more-questions-answers) if Garoppolo ultimately will stay or go, with rewards for playing and a very loose no-trade clause included in the deal.

The 49ers and their veteran quarterback agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him in the Bay Area for the 2022 season to presumably be Trey Lance's ...

If they’re 0-2 and Lance isn’t playing well, do the 49ers turn to Garoppolo for a Week 3 showdown vs. The 49ers and their veteran quarterback agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him in the Bay Area for the 2022 season to presumably be Trey Lance’s backup. The 49ers, in a vacuum, made the correct move from a football standpoint.

On Tuesday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported the timeline of when the 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo began discussions to keep their relationship ...

[Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) For now, Garoppolo is the 49ers' backup. If he is in there, he gets rewarded. Garoppolo has total control of his destination if a trade partner emerges. [suffered a serious knee injury](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/zach-wilsons-knee-injury-could-open-door-49ers-jets-jimmy-garoppolo-trade) in the preseason. [preseason finale against the Houston Texans](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-report-card-grades-offense-defense-preseason-loss-texans) or the day after.

The 49ers' quarterback room is stronger with Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, but they should have handled Garoppolo much differently this summer.

Garoppolo might be called upon early in the season. Why did the 49ers not see this coming? When the club released its first depth chart of training camp, Garoppolo was ranked behind Lance, Sudfeld and Purdy. He might be pressed into action on Sunday, Sept. He was not issued updated playbook material. He did not attend meetings.

On Monday, the news broke that the San Francisco 49ers are keeping quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo around. This artist has another year's worth of work ahead.

3](https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/sjna80/thank_you_for_everything_jimmy/). [NFL personalities](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1564404806474559489?s=20&t=aihSlVF1NZuebcl7MvHgqQ) [jokingly](https://twitter.com/NFLonPrime/status/1564379695281369088?s=20&t=aihSlVF1NZuebcl7MvHgqQ) [worried ](https://twitter.com/CaseyPrattABC7/status/1564370003243085824?s=20&t=aihSlVF1NZuebcl7MvHgqQ)about what she would do after the news. [Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract being restructured](https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Somehow-Jimmy-Garoppolo-is-returning-for-another-17405912.php?IPID=SFGate-HP-Editors-Picks).