The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to sources. Following his disastrous year with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023, Jimmy G is now set to join the Rams for one season as Matthew Stafford's backup. Garoppolo must first serve a two-games suspension to start the year for performance-enhancing drugs, but then he will be holding a clipboard on the sidelines with the Rams. The 32-year-old signal-caller played in seven games with the Raiders last year before getting hurt and eventually benched for rookie Aidan O'Connell, going 110-for-169 for 1,205 yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions. Pretty much all of the fantasy value that Jimmy G had going into last season is now gone.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to officially release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo when the new league year opens on Wednesday, according to sources, and there are a few teams interested in signing him. The 32-year-old veteran signal-caller is coming off a rough season with the Raiders in 2023, as he only played in seven games (six starts) and threw for 1,205 yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions. Jimmy G will also be forced to miss the first two games in 2024 following a performance-enhancing drug suspension. At best, Garoppolo could latch on with an organization that plans to use him as a veteran bridge at the position to help ease a rookie QB in. Garoppolo could also be signed strictly to serve in a backup role next season.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is being suspended for two games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, according to league sources. The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid therapeutic use exemption, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Garoppolo is headed for his release after the news. Even if the 32-year-old wasn't suspended, he likely would have been released this offseason anyway after being benched for rookie Aidan O'Connell in 2023. The Raiders will avoid having to pay him an $11.25 million roster bonus if they cut him before March 17. Jimmy G threw for 1,205 yards, seven TDs and nine interceptions in seven games (six starts) in his first and last year in Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was benched in favor of rookie Aidan O'Connell after head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were fired at the end of October, said he's finally feeling healthy after dealing with a concussion and a back injury that caused him to miss some games in 2023 before ultimately being benched. Garoppolo finished with 1,205 passing yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions in his first year in Vegas. His 65.1 completion percentage was the lowest of his career, as were his passer rating (77.7), QBR (34.2) and interception percentage (5.3). Jimmy G said he's feeling healthy heading into the offseason, but there is uncertainty regarding his future. His contract makes him an unlikely trade candidate, and if the Raiders release him, they would absorb a salary cap hit of $28.3 million for 2024. It would make more sense if they designate him as a post-June 1 cut.
Aidan O'Connell Could Be Benched For Jimmy Garoppolo Or Brian Hoyer
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce said he is not decided on who will start at quarterback on Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Rookie Aidan O'Connell could be benched for Jimmy Garoppolo or even veteran Brian Hoyer after he failed to lead the Raiders to any points in the Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. A previous report by The Athletic's Vic Tafur suggested it would be likely the Raiders would bench O'Connell if he played poorly this week, but it turns out O'Connell may not even get a chance to play on Thursday at all. O'Connell has been pretty bad the last few weeks and only threw for 171 yards and an interception against Minnesota. The matchup is nice against LA, but whoever is starting under center for the Raiders on Thursday will be no more than a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues.
Aidan O'Connell Expected To Start, Jimmy Garoppolo To The Bench
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell in Week 9 against the New York Giants and going forward, with Jimmy Garoppolo heading to the bench. The Raiders cleaned house Tuesday night by firing both head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, and they also axed offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on Wednesday. The Raiders are going in a new direction after a 3-5 start. The 25-year-old O'Connell has completed 65.4% of his 52 pass attempts in his first two NFL games (one start) this year, throwing for 313 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Given the way Garoppolo had been playing, O'Connell has a low bar to clear to be considered an improvement, and it will start with involving All-Pro wideout Davante Adams more. O'Connell will be a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers this Sunday against the Giants and moving forward.
Jimmy Garoppolo Looks Terrible In Return From Back Injury
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo missed Week 7 due to a back injury but returned on Monday night to face the Detroit Lions. Garoppolo's offensive line didn't do him any favors, but he also didn't look good at all and missed a couple wide open receivers. He finished the 26-14 loss by going 10-for-21 for only 126 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. The 31-year-old was sacked six times for a loss of 49 yards and ran the ball twice for a gain of 12 yards. Garoppolo was facing a strong defense on the road, but he looked rusty and unsure of himself most of the night. The Raiders will have to go back to the drawing board with their passing attack this week in preparation for a Week 9 meeting with the New York Giants. Garoppolo and the Raiders should be able to move the ball better in that one, but Jimmy G is nothing more than a low-upside QB2 moving forward.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) will start against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. The veteran QB missed the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears with a back injury but is ready to go for MNF. The combination of Brian Hoyer and Aidan O'Connell under center was ineffective, to say the least, while Garoppolo was out. His return should raise the floor of all Raiders' skill players.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) has been upgraded to a full participant during Friday's practice. That is good news as it appears Garoppolo is on track to return for Monday's game against the Detroit Lions. The veteran quarterback was forced to sit out last week due to a lingering back issue. The Raiders are hopeful that Garoppolo will play this week, especially with an extra day of rest. Fantasy managers should treat Garoppolo as a low-end QB2 for Week 8 contest.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) will return to practice Thursday after missing Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. It was the second game the signal-caller has missed due to injury this season. After suffering a back injury in the Raiders' Week 6 victory over the New England Patriots, Garoppolo was removed from the game and taken to a nearby medical center. Fortunately, it was expected that the tenth-year veteran would miss minimal time and it looks like that is the case. Barring any setbacks, he will play in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions on Monday night.
