SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers passes again during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Levi’s Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly ghosted the organization and his teammates after getting a huge contract extension in 2018.
According to a report by Mike Silver, Garoppolo essentially disappeared that offseason.
“Jimmy Garoppolo, the guy everyone wanted to give flowers to for his professionalism, would routinely ghost his teammates and coaches during the offseason. Also immediately after his big contract in 2018. The Jimmy G. Vanishing Act,” he tweeted Rob Guerrera.
According to the report, Garoppolo repeatedly ignored coaches during that offseason.
That’s surprising to hear, considering how often Jimmy G. has been praised for his professionalism.
Everyone needs a break from time to time, but going completely no contact is a big step.
Of course, not everyone sees this as a bad thing.
Garoppolo remains with the 49ers, though a trade or release is expected at some point.
Hopefully Jimmy G. will pick up the phone when the move comes.