The 49ers may have prematurely declared Jimmy Garoppolo's season over. Garoppolo in fact does not need foot surgery and could return by the middle of the NFC playoffs, according to a stunning ESPN report Tuesday.
"Doctors concluded today that 49ers' QB Jimmy Garoppolo does not need foot surgery, it is not a Lisfranc injury, and if rehab goes smoothly, he could have a chance to return in 7-8 weeks," Adam Schefter said on Tuesday afternoon.