The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Garoppolo

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.

Trey Lance is the starter. Jimmy Garoppolo is the backup. That's clear now per Kyle Shanahan.

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.

That's 209 Jimmy G photos ... and more appear to be coming.

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.

With Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, the Niners could have parted ways with the QB and saved $27 million in cap space. Plus, a tribute to the innovation of Ernie Zampese and more.