49ers With Interest In Bringing In Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater As Backup To Jimmy Garoppolo

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has already gone out of his way to unfollow the Panthers on social media, and he now may be looking to join a team out west that reportedly has interest in bringing him in as a backup.

That team is the San Francisco 49ers, who have watched Jimmy Garoppolo have issues making it through an entire season without getting hurt.

The 49ers are just fine with Garoppolo as their quarterback, but that doesn't mean they want to be left in a tough spot should he get hurt.

Last season, he played in only six games, and except for the 16 games he played in the Niners' Super Bowl year, Garoppolo has played in only 15 games over four seasons.

Which is why it would make sense for the team to get a quarterback like Bridgewater, who has plenty of veteran experience and could slide in should Garoppolo get hurt.

Carolina is reportedly one of the teams in the mix for unhappy Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson, but even if they don't get Watson, the club is likely to move on from Bridgewater.

The Athletic reports that the Niners have made a phone call to the Panthers about Bridgewater, and it sounds like the quarterback could be had for the right price.

Last season, Bridgewater was just 4-11 as a starter, throwing for 15 touchdowns and 11 picks. Having him as a backup isn't a bad idea for the Niners. Now it depends on what the Panthers want back for him.