McKinnon offered up the following words of encouragement to Garoppolo via Twitter.
McKinnon's injury, unlike Garoppolo's, occurred during a light practice as the team started work to prepare for the Minnesota Vikings. McKinnon was slated to be the opening day starter and was eager to play against his former team at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Garoppolo's injury occurred on a 3rd-and-goal play from the 20-yard line as the quarterback scrambled to gain yardage. The 49ers were trying to mount a comeback against the Chiefs.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said on KNBR that fans can expect the quarterback back in time for the 2019 regular season, possibly sooner.
"Obviously, no one wants to lose a quarterback for the season," Rapoport said. "It's all bad. Everything is bad. However, he's going to be fine by the time — absent something crazy happening — he's going to be fine by the time next season begins. Probably even by the time next training camp begins."
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
Why Dan Patrick believes 49ers QB Brock Purdy will get worse
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York recently spoke to reporters and was asked whether Brock Purdy is a top-10 NFL quarterback. "I think he is. I think he's great," York replied. However, he added a caveat: "Especially when you combine him with [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan] and... -
Kyle Shanahan Sees Tight End Luke Farrell As Prime 49ers Roster Asset
There are certainly other higher-profile roster moves taking place in San Francisco these days, but one of the lesser talked about changes may have a bigger impact on the 49ers' offense this year than some might expect. Three weeks ago, the 49ers signed free-agent tight end... -
Florio: Brock Purdy may never become a top QB, so why should the 49ers pay him like one?
Mike Florio's hot takes frequently spark debate among NFL fans, and his latest comments about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will probably be no exception. As the 49ers enter contract extension talks with Purdy—talks expected to make him one of the NFL's... -
49ers surpass Ravens for rushing records after NFL incorporates AAFC stats
The 2019 Baltimore Ravens rushed for an impressive 3,296 yards during the regular season, setting what was then the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season—until now. This week, the NFL announced it would begin incorporating statistics from the All-America...