Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. When the San Francisco 49ers drafted Trey Lance with the third overall pick last year, the writing was on the wall.
Jimmy Garoppolo's time with the team was going to come to an end. The Niners officially named Lance their starting quarterback in July and reportedly gave Garoppolo permission to seek trades.
After no trade developed, the Niners and Garoppolo agreed to a restructured deal that keeps the veteran in the Bay Area as the Niners' backup QB.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo (10) of the San Francisco 49ers talk on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium Feb.
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