49ers cautiously optimistic that Jimmy Garoppolo avoided Lisfranc injury – ProFootballTalk

The 49ers already misplaced Trey Lance. Now, they received’t have Jimmy Garoppolo the remainder of the best way.

Garoppolo is out for the season with a damaged left foot.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan provided a little bit of hopeful information Monday: Medical doctors don’t imagine the quarterback has a Lisfranc harm.

Shanahan was hesitant to commit since Garoppolo nonetheless is present process checks and visiting with foot specialists. Garoppolo would require surgical procedure to restore the fracture.

“That’s why they’re nonetheless making an attempt to work by it,” Shanahan mentioned, through David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “They have been speaking about that so much final night time, nevertheless it looks like they’re beginning to imagine that it isn’t [LisFranc]. So that’s excellent news, nevertheless it’s not all for positive completed but. Some specialists have gotten to finalize it, so we don’t need to offer you guys any false data. However they’re discussing all these issues. We’re feeling prefer it’s beginning to get higher than that, so we’ll see once we get the official data.”

If it’s not a Lisfranc harm, it’s going to imply a faster restoration for Garoppolo. That received’t, nonetheless, ease the frustration of ending the season on injured reserve once more.

“It’s a giant deal,” Shanahan mentioned. “He’s hurting. But it surely was good to see him right now simply being optimistic and have the ability to give him a hug and all the blokes see him as a result of his journey begins getting back from this, which received’t be an issue. He’ll come again no drawback. Soccer’s powerful. Numerous these guys have gotten massive accidents earlier than. Once they do, it’s crushing. I can return to myself and keep in mind my massive accidents, whether or not it was school or highschool, and you’ll’ve thought the world ended, however then you definately be taught that’s a part of the game and also you begin to get a rehab plan and also you go assault it and also you prepare for the following alternative.”

The 49ers are right down to third-stringer Brock Purdy as their starter.