The Facts: The Patriots are not expected to trade Garoppolo, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, a decision that will have a ripple effect on QB-needy teams throughout the NFL. With Tom Brady turning 40 this summer, New England intends to keep Garoppolo for 2017 and possibly beyond.

Diehards Line: With one less quarterback available for several teams that need one -- a list that includes the Browns, Bears, 49ers and New York Jets -- it could create increased demand for other free-agent signal-callers. Garoppolo was a breakout star for the Patriots while starting in place of Brady, who was suspended for the first four games of the season. Garoppolo led New England to wins over the Cardinals and Dolphins but suffered a right shoulder injury against Miami that knocked him out of the lineup. A 2014 second-round pick, Garoppolo is entering the final year of his rookie contract with a base salary of $820,077.