Just hours before the San Francisco 49ers‘ playoff matchup with the Dallas Cowboys was set to take place, an unexpected report was dropped.

Speaking on NFL Gameday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport addressed one of the biggest storylines in the 49ers universe: what is coming after the season in the 49ers QB room?

Jimmy Garoppolo has started the majority of the season after Trey Lance was taken with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. In the time since, most signs have pointed to Garoppolo being traded after this year as Lance develops. Rapoport’s latest update says that is still the idea in San Francisco.

“My understanding is that the 49ers are still committed to first-round pick Trey Lance as their starter moving forward,” Rapoport said. “They are expected to explore trade options for Garoppolo, who really seems to be soaking it in and savoring this moment.”

The NFL insider also mentions Garoppolo’s comments earlier in the week in which the QB said, “this might be it” in terms of his time in San Francisco.

A lot can still happen between now and the offseason, but it seems like the 49ers are committed to their plan. But if the 49ers make another run to the Super Bowl, it will be interesting to see if that commitment is tested.