The Facts: The 49ers' received good news for their plan behind Jimmy Garoppolo. Mullens underwent successful elbow surgery late last month, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. The damage wasn't as extensive as initially feared and did not require Tommy John surgery, and Mullens should be expected to be fully recovered for the start of training camp, Garafolo added.

Diehards Line: Mullens played in 10 games in 2020, starting eight in place of the injured Garoppolo. Mullens completed 64.7 percent of his attempts for 2,437 yards, but his 12-12 TD-INT ratio helps explain why coach Kyle Shanahan twice turned to third-stringer C.J. Beathard for a spark. Mullens remains San Francisco's best option behind Garoppolo, a situation the 49ers would like to avoid, of course. Knowing he should be available from the start of camp answers a potential depth question, though, checking one item off San Francisco's offseason to-do list.