Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be pursued by the Raiders and Texans when the negotiating window for free agency begins on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter also notes that the Jets could get involved as well, but they’re in wait-and-see mode with Aaron Rodgers.
Garoppolo, who was the talk of the offseason last year in the NFC West, ultimately remained in San Francisco and played an important role for the 49ers, stepping in as the team’s starter once again when heir apparent Trey Lance was injured and lost for the season in Week 2.
When Garoppolo suffered a broken foot of his own late in the season, seventh-round pick Brock Purdy stepped in and led the 49ers to the NFC title game. Now, the 49ers will move forward with Lance, whom they invested a No. 3 pick on in 2021, and Purdy, who is also still on his rookie contract.
