49ers’ coach: ‘Don’t see any scenario’ Garoppolo returns

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan is “content” going into next season with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top two quarterbacks for the 49ers even after both head into the offseason rehabilitating major injuries.

Purdy could be out until training camp with an elbow injury suffered in the NFC championship game, while Lance is still recovering from a second operation on his broken right ankle but is expected to be ready for the offseason program.

One quarterback not in the team’s plans is Jimmy Garoppolo, who started 55 games over the last six seasons. Garoppolo, a former Rolling Meadows star, returned this season as a surprise on a reduced contract when offseason shoulder surgery hurt his trade market.

When asked about a possible Garoppolo return for 2023, Shanahan said: “I don’t see any scenario of that.”

Eagles OL Sills indicted in Ohio

Josh Sills, a reserve offensive lineman for the NFC champion Eagles, was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges that stem from an incident in Ohio just over three years ago.

Sills, an undrafted free agent who appeared in just one game this season, was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list. That means he can’t practice, play or travel with the team as it prepares for the Super Bowl.

Tua out of concussion protocol

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reportedly cleared the concussion protocol, more than one month after entering it. Tagovailoa was diagnosed with his second concussion of the season after hitting his head against the Packers on Christmas. He missed the final three games of the season.

This and that

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will call plays in 2023 after the club parted ways with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. McCarthy will run a version of the West Coast offense he used when calling plays as head coach with the Packers from 2006-18.

♦ Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation.

♦ Kris Richard reportedly will not return as the Saints’ co-defensive coordinator.