NFL Rumors: Jimmy Garopollo, Deshaun Watson, J.C. Jackson

Welcome to the Thursday edition of NFL rumors on Full Press Coverage.

It had been a wild few days in the NFL that saw Russell Wilson traded to the Broncos, Aaron Rodgers announce his return to Green Bay, and Carson Wentz get shipped to Washington. All this and we are still just under a week away from the start of free agency.

With that said, the Indianapolis Colts are all of a sudden IN the quarterback market, joining teams like New Orleans and Pittsburgh. Could we see another veteran quarterback get moved soon?

San Francisco 49ers – QB Jimmy Garopollo 

NFL Rumor: The Indianapolis Colts are expected to be suitors for Jimmy Garopollo, according to Adam Schefter.

It makes all the sense in the world for the Colts, and quite frankly, Jimmy Garopollo as well. Jimmy G may not be a “tier 1” quarterback in most people’s eyes, however, he has taken the 49ers to a pair of NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl. In Indianapolis, Garopollo would be an upgrade over the recently departed and always unpredictable Carson Wentz and could offer some stability to a position that has seen a new start each year since Andrew Luck retired.

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Pittsburgh Steelers – QB Deshaun Watson

Rumor: The Pittsburgh Steelers are NOT interested in signing quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to Gerry Dulac.

With the pool of available veteran quarterbacks drying up, the prospect of acquiring Texans signal caller, Deshaun Watson, may be more appealing to teams now than what it has been. However, the Steelers are apparently not one of them despite some earlier reports. Of course, with the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers are certainly in the need for a franchise quarterback. Mason Rudolph just isn’t that guy. However, given their prior dealings early in Roethlisberger’s career, it is not surprising they seem to want nothing to do with the talented but allegedly troubled quarterback.

Steelers ARE NOT interested in signing DeShaun Watson, despite what you might be hearing or reading, per team sources.

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) March 9, 2022

Free Agent – CB J.C. Jackson

Rumor: Pending free agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is expected to garner legitimate interest from the Bengals, Chargers, Niners, and Dolphins, per Jordan Schultz.

It is certainly not surprising that the soon-to-be former Patriot will have this much interest despite reportedly seeking the richest contract at the position. Jackson is arguably one of the top three corners in the game and would make any one of these defenses instantly better. Schultz noted that the 49ers, albeit with some cap restraints, would love to add the corner. Through four seasons in the NFL, the 26-year-old Jackson has 25 interceptions, including 17 over the last two seasons. In addition, he led the league in passes defending in 2021 with 23 to go along with 58 total tackles and a Pro Bowl selection.