- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the season with a torn ACL.
- The injury came on Sunday after Garoppolo was hit on the sideline while scrambling.
- Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will take over the starting duties for San Francisco.
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49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with ACL tear
Jimmy Garoppolo took a hard hit on the sideline near the end of the 49ers game against the Chiefs, and now San Francisco fears the worst.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took a hard hit on the sideline near the end of the team's game against the Chiefs on Sunday.
While attempting to mount a fourth quarterback comeback, Garoppolo scrambled in an attempt to pick up a first down. Rather than safely skirting out of bounds, Garoppolo attempted to pick up a few extra yards, and paid for it dearly, being met by Chiefs corner Steven Nelson.
You can see the hit below.
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Garoppolo would make a brief appearance in the medical tent before being carted off to the locker room.
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After an MRI on Monday, the Niners' fears were proven well-founded, with Garoppolo being diagnosed with an ACL tear, ending his 2018 season.
MRI showed what 49ers feare... @ Adam Schefter
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Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will take over the starting duties for the Niners in Garoppolo's absence.
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