Report: Rams had eyes on 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo

The Los Angeles Rams explored acquiring quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from the San Francisco 49ers this summer, ESPN reported Sunday.

The Rams were interested in adding the veteran as a backup to starter Matthew Stafford, sources told ESPN.

Instead, the 49ers restructured Garoppolo's contract and he opened the season Sunday as Trey Lance's backup against the Bears in Chicago.

According to the report, the 49ers didn't kno