Report: Garoppolo expected to be fully cleared in mid-August

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be fully cleared from offseason shoulder surgery around mid-August, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Garoppolo, who has been throwing for several weeks, is targeting the ability to make several consecutive deep throws in order to simulate game and practice experience, Rapoport adds.

Don Yee, Garoppolo's agent, said last week that the quarterback was "progressing well" and "on schedule."

The 30-year-old signal-caller was expected to be traded in the early portion of the offseason, but shoulder surgery halted any potential deals. Despite the slow-moving market, general manager John Lynch previously said the club had no plans to release Garoppolo.

The Seattle Seahawks recently emerged as a potential suitor for Garoppolo. Seattle reportedly has had internal discussions about trading with its division rival for the quarterback.

San Francisco would stand to gain $25.55 million in cap space by trading Garoppolo while taking on $1.4 million in dead money in 2022. Garoppolo tossed 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season as the 49ers made it to the NFC Championship Game.

Trey Lance is expected to take over the 49ers' starting quarterback job this season. The 2021 third overall pick made two starts last season, throwing for five touchdowns and two interceptions.