49ers’ Garoppolo Expected Out Indefinitely, Kittle to Miss 8 Weeks: Reports

Report: JImmy G expected to be out indefinitely for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

Jimmy Garoppolo left the 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in the second half after re-injuring his ankle, and it appears he won't be returning to the field any time soon.

Tight end George Kittle also left the game early Sunday and reportedly will miss 8 weeks with a foot fracture.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday, citing sources, that Garoppolo will be out "indefinitely" as the 49ers believe their quarterback needs more time to heal from an injury that has plagued him since Week 2.

49ers’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined indefinitely with his high ankle sprain, source tells ESPN. 49ers feel he needs time to rest an injury that has bothered him since Week 2. Nick Mullens took over for Garoppolo on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ujzkCunrLm
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2020

Garoppolo initially injured his ankle in Week 2 against the New York Jets. He missed two games and tried to return in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins but was benched at halftime after being ineffective. Garoppolo started in Week 6 and 7 and played solid as coach Kyle Shanahan schemed the 49ers to wins over the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots.

Schefter later reported that Kittle is expected to miss eight weeks, which could keep the tight end out for the rest of the season.

George Kittle is out eight weeks with a broken bone in his foot, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2020

Garoppolo was ineffective Sunday against the Seahawks prior to being lifted. Nick Mullens replaced Garoppolo and threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns in relative garbage time.