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Former Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signs massive five-year contract with 49ers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has repeatedly stated that he wants to play until he is 45 years old. And who is about to become an unrestricted free agent after Brady's age 45 season? One Mr. Jimmy Garoppolo, who was signed to a massive five-year, $137.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers today – the largest deal in league history when measured on a average-per-year basis.

Garoppolo joined the 49ers at the trade deadline in October and started five years for the team, going a perfect 5-0. The 26-year old posted solid number along the way, completing 120 of 178 pass attempts for 1,560 along with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.