With the NFL season quickly approaching, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains on the 49ers roster. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan explore which potential teams could still have an interest.
It doesn't appear likely that the New York Jets will be making a move for Jimmy Garoppolo.
After second-year quarterback Zach Wilson injured his knee in preseason Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, it appeared at first that New York could be without their starter for an extended period of time. But then, the initial prognosis indicated a possible recovery time of anywhere from two to four weeks.
ESPN's Rich Cimini reported Tuesday afternoon, citing a source, that Wilson's arthroscopic knee surgery was a success and that there were no surprises from the initial prognosis, which reaffirmed the two- to four-week timeline.
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Following the report of Wilson's successful surgery, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that New York is not intent on making a move for Garoppolo.
If the two- to four-week timeline is accurate and Wilson is back on the field for Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens or shortly thereafter, New York likely won't need to make a move for Garoppolo with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco serving as a capable backup for the time being.
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For now, it appears that the 49ers are down one more potential suitor for Garoppolo.
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