49ers free agency tracker Monday: Steelers side with Trubisky over Garoppolo
Garoppolo had shoulder surgery a week ago, surely giving other teams pause to trade for him and his $24 million salary on the final year of his current contract. His options outside the rehab room appear to be the Colts, the Houston Texans and the New Orleans Saints, though the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks also have quarterback needs.
The Texans inserted Stanford product Davis Mills as their starting quarterback while Deshaun Watson sat out last season amid legal woes that could be clearing up for him. , last year’s No. 3 draft pick, is in line to take over as the 49ers’ starter, and last week the 49ers re-signed Nate Sudfeld at a pricey $2 million to serve as Lance’s backup.Laken Tomlinson is cashing out after starting every game at left guard for the 49ers since Week 2 of the 2017 season. He’s heading to the New York Jets on a three-year deal worth $40 million, with $27 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Earlier Monday, two of the NFL’s other top guards secured deals to leave their teams. Washington’s Brandon Scherff, after being franchise tagged the past two seasons, and Dublin High product Alex Cappa is heading to the AFC champion Bengals on a four-year, $40 million deal, according to ESPN.Miami Dolphins and new coach Mike McDaniel hired a new running back, but it’s not a reunion with Raheem Mostert, at least not yet and not at a high-end price.
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