2 min read • February 12, 2021
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The 49ers quarterback suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 and left at halftime. Garoppolo returned Week 5, which was perhaps too soon and he exited the field yet again. Come Week 8, Garoppolo went down again and never played another game during the 2020 season. Though they were out of the playoff hunt, the team still brought back George Kittle, meaning Garoppolo had a good chance to return as we alluded to all season. There are questions as to whether the team was hiding behind the health of this player, as his status does affect contract talks and a potential QB move this offseason. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was noncommittal on the future of Garoppolo and with backups Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard primed to hit free agency, this group could have a completely different look come fall. Garoppolo is still under contract, but beyond him, only veteran Josh Johnson is locked in for the offseason.
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