It seems it's time for your weekly Jimmy Garoppolo update. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has been sidelined since suffering a broken foot on December 4. However, there is a slight chance Garoppolo could return and suit up for the playoffs, likely serving as rookie Brock Purdy's backup.
That probably won't be this week, though.
Last week, head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the quarterback probably wouldn't be ready for an NFC Championship Game appearance. However, Garoppolo suiting up for the Super Bowl, should the 49ers make it that far, might be more likely.
On Monday, Shanahan was once again asked about Garoppolo's recovery and if the quarterback might return to practice this week.
"I don't think so," Shanahan responded. "I think he gets X-rayed tomorrow to see how things are going. I believe so. But, same as last week, I'd be very surprised if he was out there this week."
Shanahan added that Garoppolo hasn't been as involved in team meetings as much as the team's other injured quarterback, Trey Lance. Lance is recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.
"Jimmy's always doing his rehab and stuff, and on a different schedule," Shanahan noted.
The coach added that Lance has been doing a good job helping Purdy prepare for games. Purdy has now won seven consecutive starts, including Sunday's 19-12 playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys.
San Francisco opted not to place Garoppolo on injured reserve, making his potential return possible. The quarterback is scheduled to be a free agent after the season.
