The San Francisco 49ers are keeping Jimmy Garoppolo and are restructuring his contract for a team-friendly deal ahead of the new season.

A few weeks ago it was announced that Trey Lance will be the new starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. He will be taking the place of Jimmy Garoppolo, as the latter was set to leave the 49ers.

However, now it doesn’t look like the 49ers will be keeping Jimmy Garoppolo for the next season. There weren’t enough suitors for Jimmy G in the market so it is a wise deal for the 49ers. Despite Trey Lance being expected to start throughout the 49ers, having Garoppolo will serve as a safety blanket for the 49ers.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN: Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers agreed to a restructured one-year contract that will keep the QB in San Francisco this season, per sources. The contract contains no-trade and no-tag clauses, assuring Garoppolo will remain in SF this season and have the freedom to leave in 2023.

He added: Comp update: Jimmy Garoppolo’s one-year restructured deal is worth $6.5 million in base, fully guaranteed, per sources. He has another total of $500k in roster bonuses. He also has playtime bonuses that can boost it another nearly $9M. So, one year, $7M, up to just shy of $16M.

Through this restructured contract, the 49ers will be able to keep Jimmy G on a team-friendly deal. Moreover, they could still trade their former QB1 in the season if a good opportunity arises.

Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers agreed to a restructured one-year contract that will keep the QB in San Francisco this season, per sources. The contract contains no-trade and no-tag clauses, assuring Garoppolo will remain in SF this season and have the freedom to leave in 2023. pic.twitter.com/2tj0dDGgN9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2022

Fan reactions to Jimmy Garoppolo staying with the San Francisco 49ers:

The fans ridiculed the San Francisco 49ers for keeping Jimmy Garoppolo for the next season, after a full offseason where they were set to part ways with their former QB1. Here are some of the best fan reactions to Jimmy G staying on the 49ers:

Trey Lance sucks is all one needs to know here

— Howie (@45gotFAT) August 29, 2022

This is 100% smart. What if Lance is awful or gets hurt? The Niners are a championship caliber team and this is great insurance for them. They need to win now, not get some mid pick for Jimmy G. 👏

— Pokey Cactus 👉🌵 (@RealPokeyCactus) August 29, 2022

Live look at Trey Lance

pic.twitter.com/PVH5YRqLJZ

— Sinai (@SinaiNot) August 29, 2022

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— Sourdeath Sam (@SourdeathSam) August 29, 2022

Or maybe they 100% believe in Trey, but injuries happen and makes no sense to cut the perfect backup if you can keep that backup on a 1 yr deal on low coin..

— Pasquale Scrim (@ghotye) August 29, 2022

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— Tristan_in_Jax (@Tristan_in_Jax) August 29, 2022

Trey Lance when Jimmy Garoppolo walks into the QB room pic.twitter.com/IrbYPBn4PU

— KNBR (@KNBR) August 29, 2022

They’re not screwing Seattle tbh…Seattle needs to accept this is a loss season + Jimmy G is a very bad qb

— Alien👽 (@MVPSZN2021) August 29, 2022

Look at his playoff numbers and reevaluate this tweet.

— BLAQ Jagger LPN (@Who_Blaq) August 29, 2022

Jimmy G when Lance gets hurt pic.twitter.com/g3S2T260Au

— mason (@maceisveryrad) August 29, 2022

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