Jimmy Garoppolo's career in San Francisco may not be over after all.

ESPN's Adam Schefter told Ari Meirov of Pro Football Focus on Wednesday that "it's not a lock" that the 49ers will trade their starting quarterback this offseason, saying it's possible they will run it back in 2022 if offers are not to their liking.

It still seems likely a trade will happen, and Schefter said Garoppolo believes he will be moved this offseason. However, Trey Lance was "probably further behind than people realized" in his development.

The 49ers traded three first-round picks (2021, 2022 and 2023), along with a 2022 third-round selection, to move up to select Lance with the No. 3 pick in last year's draft. Schefter noted the team is pleased with how Lance has progressed but that he was "greener" than expected after playing only one college game in 2020 and spending his career at FCS program North Dakota State.