Free agent C.J. Beathard signed with the Jaguars on Wednesday, joining a quarterback group that already includes Gardner Minshew and Jake Luton.
Doctors found only a torn ACL and no other damage when they operated on Jimmy Garoppolo's knee last week, and the 49ers quarterback is expected to be back in six to eight months, putting him on track to be ready for training camp, according to sources.
49ers left tackle Joe Staley and wide receiver Dante Pettis were both knocked out of Sunday's loss to the Chargers with knee injuries. The Niners were unsure of their severity after the game, but Staley left the stadium without crutches or walking boots.
The San Francisco 49ers are not interested in signing or trading for a high-profile quarterback like Nick Foles or Colin Kaepernick because they don't see a better option than C.J. Beathard, sources told ESPN.
Jimmy Garoppolo will get his first start for the 49ers on Sunday against the Bears, replacing C.J. Beathard.
Wanting to give C.J. Beathard some time to recover from his injury, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will aim to announce his starting quarterback for the week on Wednesday.
