Report: 49ers might be forced to cut Jimmy G after surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
After Jimmy Garoppolo had successful shoulder surgery in early March, the 49ers haven’t found a trade partner for him, and an end doesn’t appear in sight.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Saturday, citing a league source, that Garoppolo’s surgery has been the biggest red flag among teams interested in the veteran quarterback, who has been on the trade block since the 49ers’ season ended two months ago.
As Florio writes: “No one will trade for a quarterback with a $25 million compensation package after he underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his throwing shoulder, the source explained.
“Throw in the fact that Garoppolo had the surgery without consulting with the 49ers, and it makes every team that otherwise would be interested in Garoppolo very leery.”
If the 49ers can’t find a trade partner for Garoppolo — which is becoming increasingly likely — they might be forced to…