The San Francisco 49ers saw quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffer a foot injury after being sacked on the first practice in a 33-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. After the match, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Garoppolo had broke his foot, and will require surgery that will knock him out for the rest of the season. However, upon further evaluation, this may not be the case.
According to ESPN, doctors concluded that Jimmy G did not require foot surgery. He hasn’t suffered a Lisfranc injury, and if rehabilitation goes as planned, Garoppolo could return in seven to eight weeks. In seven weeks from last Sunday, the divisional playoff games will take place.
Garoppolo went 7-3 as a starter this season, while completing 67.2% of his passes for 2,437 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. The 49ers tried to get away from him this offseason, naming former No. 3 overall Trey Lance the starter for the 2022 campaign, but the sophomore flagman broke his ankle in Week 2, and the franchise was forced to turn to Garoppolo. It was reported Sunday morning that the 49ers and Garoppolo are open to stay together in 2023.
Brock Purdy, this year’s Mr. Irrelevant of the 2023 NFL Draft, replaced Garoppolo against the Dolphins and completed 25 of 37 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He looked solid in his first deep action in the NFL and will be the starter while Garoppolo focuses on his rehab. It’s not guaranteed, but Jimmy G could return if the 49ers make the playoffs.
