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Could the 49ers still trade Garoppolo later in the season? (1:25)

The 49ers decided to keep Jimmy Garoppolo with the other team. The time is 1:45.

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The Los Angeles Rams were mentioned as a possible destination for the veteran quarterback if the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo could not agree on a restructured contract.

If Garoppolo was released by the Niners, the Rams would be in a position to sign him since they were unaware that the Niners were looking into him.

Sources said that the 49ers didn't know about the Rams' interest until after they agreed with Garoppolo.

A member of the 49ers organization said that the Rams move was going to be such a big deal. Kevin Demoff would have been happy.

Despite not having roster or salary-cap space, the Rams have demonstrated their ability to acquire high-profile, skilled veterans. It would have been difficult for the Rams to fit Garoppolo into their salary structure.

The divorce between Garoppolo and the Niners was imminent for most of the summer.

Garoppolo said that he will back up Lance to start the season with the Niners.

Garoppolo said that he weighed the pros and cons of the other opportunities he saw. There was a lot of back and forth between other teams and what I wanted my future to look like. This is what I want.