Garoppolo began hisNFLcareer as the understudy to New England Patriots legend Tom Brady. After Brady seemingly found the fountain of youth late in his career, the organization opted to trade away Jimmy G to the San Francisco 49ers.
The football star dealt with several injuries while on the Niners. Still, when healthy, Garoppolo played well enough to win 38 of his 55 regular season starts with the franchise, including six postseason victories and one Super Bowl berth.
Rumors have been gaining traction regarding Garoppolo’s uncertain future with the Silver and Black, butaccording to Adam Schefter, Friday’s news has clarified this player’s future with the team.
What Jimmy Garoppolo’s suspension means for his NFL future
Reports state that the violation relates to using a prescribed medication without a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption from league officials. Garoppolo will not appeal the two-game suspension, which makes him unavailable to any team in the first two weeks of the season.
The end of the Jimmy Garoppolo era, sources confirm, as he’s headed for a 2-game suspension and release.https://t.co/JeBmDtuCdE
While some teams might consider Garoppolo as a backup, it’s unlikely that he will receive significant interest on the free-agent market due to a lackluster showing last season. This may lead him back to some familiar faces.
Outside of returning to a previous home, the interest league-wide is expected to be minimal for the oft-injured veteran. And a looming two-game suspension does little to quell the fears of prospective front offices.
Hunter Haas was a Senior Sports Writer at Dexerto. Over the last two years he has worked as a writer and editor for FanSided at NFLMocks. He also served as an editor at The Raider Ramble and The Blue Stable. Hunter is an expert in all things MMA, WWE, and NFL.
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