The Pittsburgh Steelers had been the betting favorite to trade for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. That ended on Monday when the Steelers agreed to a two-year deal with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. NFL Media's Mike Garafolo first reported the news.
The #Steelers have reached agreement on a two-year deal with QB Mitchell Trubisky, sources say. The former No. 2 overall pick heads to Pittsburgh as the expected starter in place of the retired Ben Roethlisberger.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
Garafolo's colleague, Ian Rapoport, added that the Steelers had been "in the mix" for Garoppolo. Obviously, they are out now. However, Rapoport adds that the Indianapolis Colts remain interested in the 49ers' starting quarterback of the past four-and-a-half seasons.
The #Steelers had been in the mix on Jimmy G with the #49ers, but signing Mitch Trubisky means they are out. The #Colts still have interest in Jimmy Garoppolo.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
San Francisco has until Wednesday to get at or below the $208.2 million salary cap for 2022. The team is currently about $9.6 million over that number, per OverTheCap. Trading Garoppolo would free up over $25 million.
Most expect last year's No. 3 overall pick, Trey Lance, to be the 49ers' starting quarterback in 2022.
