Jimmy Garoppolo

Should the Patriots -- or perhaps another NFL team -- want to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo, the 49ers' asking price is a first-round pick, NFL Network's Mike Giardi reports. 

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch made it clear Monday they traded up to the No. 3 pick in the 2021 draft to select the successor to Jimmy Garoppolo. But they also reiterated they plan to keep Jimmy G as their starter this year.

The San Francisco 49ers shocked the NFL world when the sent a haul of picks to move up to the No. 3 pick in next month's draft presumably to select a QB. George Kittle weighed in on the potential QB shift during a conversation with Kyle Brandt.

In this draft-driven edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks scouts San Francisco's quarterback options with the No. 3 overall pick. Plus, five significant risers on the pro day circuit and the battle for CB1.

The 49ers are acquiring the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft from the Dolphins, while Miami gets the No. 12 overall pick, a third-round pick and two future first-round picks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. 

Gregg Rosenthal spotlights winners and losers from the official start of the 2021 NFL free agency period -- including some quarterbacks who are surely breathing easier after moves involving Trent Williams and Rodney Hudson.

With the NFL's salary cap dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency feels more unpredictable than ever before. Not to fret! Gregg Rosenthal provides a big-picture guide explaining which teams could be spenders, which players might be traded and much, much more.

Russell Wilson to the Bears? A draft stunner from the Patriots? With free agency right around the corner and the 2021 NFL Draft coming down the pike in short order, Marc Sessler would like to see five things this offseason.

Will Deshaun Watson, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr ALL be playing for new teams in 2021? Dan Hanzus assesses what's shaping up to be an unusually expansive QB carousel.

After a disappointing season, Jimmy Garoppolo has been the subject of many rumors in San Francisco, but his 49ers teammate Kyle Juszczyk doesn't see the QB worrying about his critics.

When asked if there was any doubt Jimmy Garoppolo would be the 49ers' starter if his health was guaranteed, general manager John Lynch offered zero doubt in the QB's abilities.

Will George Kittle's 49ers or Julio Jones' Falcons go from worst to first? Gil Brandt ranks all eight candidates to flip their fortunes in 2021.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

Last March, Tampa Bay went all in with the signing of Tom Brady, a get-rich-quick scheme that paid off handsomely. Now, after the Bucs' success, many in this copycat league are bracing for falling dominos, with unprecedented quarterback movement this offseason, writes Michael Silver.

Jimmy Garoppolo's biggest advocate, George Kittle, joined NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Tuesday to stump for his quarterback. Kittle dismissed all the trade chatter as simple offseason gossip tea. 

Will Lamar Jackson's Ravens or Josh Allen's Bills make it to Super Bowl LVI? Gregg Rosenthal zeroes in on what each AFC team must do to replace the Chiefs atop the conference in 2021.

Gregg Rosenthal ranks the 63 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Where do playoff maestros Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes rank on this list of esteemed passers?

Washington and Cleveland just turned putrid seasons from 2019 into playoff journeys in 2020. Which NFL teams could follow suit in the 2021 campaign? Marc Sessler spotlights four particular franchises.

With the offseason approaching, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle responded to the idea of the team moving on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

The 49ers have had quite the quarterback shuffle this year due to injuries. With Jimmy Garoppolo's 21-day practice window just opening, and Nick Mullens elbow injury, C.J. Beathard will get the start at QB Saturday vs. the Arizona Cardinals. 

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that they hope to see running back James Conner (quad), linebacker Vince Williams (COVID-19 list) and offensive lineman Kevin Dotson return Sunday.

Will Carson Wentz be playing for someone other than the Eagles in 2021? Gregg Rosenthal eyes available names and needy teams in the upcoming QB market.

While it is unlikely that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will take the field for the San Francisco 49ers again this season, there remains a chance that tight end George Kittle could return to action.

What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? David Carr spotlights seven teams whose 2021 starting QB isn't on the roster. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the NFL.

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan stated Tuesday he hopes QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) will return this season and, furthermore, that he expects Garoppolo to be the starter next season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses what the San Francisco 49ers should do with QB Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Charley Casserly spotlights the New England Patriots' top positional needs entering the 2021 draft.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi shares what the San Francisco 49ers are asking for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights QBs with the most riding on the 2021 season.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan address the media about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Michael Silver and Tom Pelissero discuss the Miami Dolphins-San Francisco 49ers 2021 NFL Draft trade.

The 'Good Morning Football' crew breaks down how the San Francisco 49ers-Miami Dolphins trade for the No. 3 pick shakes up the 2021 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche says San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch is not ruling out Jimmy Garoppolo staying in SF after trade.

The Top 5 NFL players who'll earn the most money in the 2021 NFL season.

NFL Network's Michael Silver weighs in on the state of the NFC West's quarterbacks in 2021.

The "Good Morning Football" crew compares QBs Sam Darnold and Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports San Francisco 49ers possibly interested in quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

The "Around The NFL" crew list the best, worst potential QB landing spots.

Around the NFL's Dan Hanzus reveals his best- and worst-case scenarios for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in 2021.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that 'the real question' the San Francisco 49ers face is with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest and LaDainian Tomlinson discuss whether quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is 'the guy' for the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi list two QBs on other teams that New England Patriots could target in offseason.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo expect San Francisco 49ers to have talks about available QBs but that current QB Jimmy Garoppolo still likely to stay.

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the top five quarterbacks who are most likely to be traded this offseason.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli examines a potential New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reunion.

San Francisco 49ers play-by play announcer Greg Papa previews the team's matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner examines quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's future with the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has a new high-ankle sprain on the same foot as his previous injury.

NFL Network's Mike Silver says that the San Francisco 49ers could have to make 'hard decisions' at the quarterback position after this season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle are expected to go on IR.