The Latest Breaking News from Trey Lance

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A new-look Jimmy Garoppolo made his 49ers team practice debut Thursday, and it started with him in a quarterback drill he’d never experienced before, certainly not in a 49ers’ backup role.

San Francisco couldn’t find a trade for the veteran. Plus, why Bill O’Brien didn’t return to New England, what Giants fans should expect this year and more.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo’s re-entry to the 49ers is underway. Did he ever leave? Well, he certainly wasn’t part of training camp practices and meetings. Instead, he was isolated to throwing on a side field with his repaired shoulder, awaiting an opportunity elsewhere that would never arise.

Having a former Super Bowl quarterback in waiting could prevent starter Trey Lance from being comfortable.

Some thoughts on Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco:

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There’s been a last-minute reprieve to Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers tenure.

Every team in the NFL could have used Jimmy Garoppolo in 2022. Just not for the $25.5 million he was due.

Jimmy G was unlikely to head to Cleveland but today's move seems to indicate his value around the league was very low:

The 30-year-old quarterback will remain with the team through the 2022 season despite losing his starting spot to Trey Lance in July.