Tag: Garoppolo

Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Rams sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to 1-year deal

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The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports Friday.

Garoppolo, 32, will serve as the backup to Matthew Stafford in 2024 after he serves a two-game suspension for performance-enhancing substances.

Garoppolo spent last year with the Las Vegas Raiders after six seasons with San Francisco. He was benched after Josh McDaniels was fired as the Raiders’ head coach on Nov. 1, save for a spot appearance in which he had one incomplete pass and a sack in the team’s season finale against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 7.

Over seven games (six starts) in 2023, Garoppolo completed 65.1 percent of his throws for 1,205 yards with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions.

In February, Garoppolo was assessed a two-game ban to start 2024, reportedly for using a prescribed medication without having a valid therapeutic use exemption from the league. The Raiders released Garoppolo on Wednesday.

Across a 10-year career with the New England Patriots (2014-16), Niners (2017-22) and Raiders, Garoppolo has completed 67.4 percent of his throws for 15,494 yards, 94 touchdowns and 51 interceptions.

The Rams at times have employed John Wolford, Stetson Bennett and Baker Mayfield as a No. 2 quarterback in recent seasons.

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders release QB Jimmy Garoppolo, WR Hunter Renfrow

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The Las Vegas Raiders officially released veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after one season on Wednesday.

The team also cut wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, defensive tackle Jerry Tillery and backup QB Brian Hoyer, saving more than $19 million in salary cap space.

Garoppolo, 32, signed a three-year, $72.75 million contract, with $45 million of it guaranteed, last March.

In February, he was suspended two games by the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy, reportedly for using a prescribed medication without having a valid therapeutic use exemption from the NFL. The suspension voided $11.25 million in guaranteed salary, per Spotrac.

Before the suspension, the Raiders already had all but decided to part with Garoppolo.

Garoppolo was benched after Josh McDaniels was fired as head coach on Nov. 1, save for a spot appearance in which he had one incomplete pass and a sack in the season finale against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 7.

Garoppolo completed 65.1 percent of his throws for 1,205 yards with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions in seven games in 2023.

In the new season, the Raiders will go with second-year QB Aidan O’Connell, who replaced Garoppolo and started 10 games, or veteran Gardner Minshew, who reportedly agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with $15 million fully guaranteed. They also have Anthony Brown, signed to a non-guaranteed reserve/future contract.

Garoppolo won two Super Bowls as Tom Brady’s backup in New England (2014-16) and also played with the San Francisco 49ers (2017-22) before the Raiders. He has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 15,494 yards with 94 TDs and 51 interceptions. In 63 starts (81 total career games), Garoppolo has a 43-20 record.

Renfrow, 28, made the Pro Bowl with 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021 but played a diminished role the past two seasons with a combined 61 catches for 585 yards in 27 games.

Tillery, 27, was a first-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019. He played in all 17 games (six starts) for Las Vegas in 2023 and contributed two sacks and 31 tackles.

Hoyer, 38, made one start for the Raiders last season and threw for 129 yards with two interceptions in a 30-12 loss at Chicago in Week 7. He spent parts of eight seasons with New England and has passed for 10,899 yards and 53 touchdowns in 79 games (41 starts) with eight teams since 2009.

–Field Level Media

Aug 13, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) watch from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders undecided on starting QB vs. Chargers

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Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce has yet to name his starting quarterback for Thursday’s game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

“We’re still going through that process,” Pierce said Wednesday. “Got a couple more hours. See how it’s going.”

Rookie Aidan O’Connell has struggled since assuming the starting role for the Raiders (5-8), who saw their losing skid extend to three games following a lackluster 3-0 setback to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. O’Connell threw for just 171 yards and an interception in that loss.

“I never said Aidan wasn’t the starter, let’s say that first and foremost,” Pierce said. “We’re still evaluating it. If there’s a chance to get better, a chance to improve, a chance to put us in position to win, we gotta get all the factors that go into it.”

O’Connell, 25, has completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,365 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games this season. He was selected by Las Vegas in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Jimmy Garoppolo, 32, was benched after Josh McDaniels was fired as the team’s head coach on Nov. 1. Garoppolo had completed 65.5 percent of his throws for 1,205 yards with seven touchdowns and nine picks in six games this season.

Brian Hoyer, 38, has completed 23 of 42 passes for 231 yards with two interceptions in three games this season.

–Field Level Media

Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders hope to get Jimmy Garoppolo back for game vs. Lions

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Both teams in the Monday night matchup at Detroit want to erase some bad memories from last week.

The NFC North-leading Lions were humbled by the Baltimore Ravens, 38-6. The Las Vegas Raiders got thumped by the Chicago Bears and their backup quarterback, Tyson Bagent, 30-12.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said the Raiders feel “much like we feel. What they just went through last week is not indicative of who this team is. This is a dangerous team.”

Detroit (5-2) heard nationwide-praise after taking control of its division with road wins over defending Supel Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs as well as the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions’ visit to Baltimore turned into a debacle, though, as the Ravens rolled for touchdowns on their first four drives.

“We’ve got to bounce back, but we will,” Campbell said. “We’ll be ready to go.”

Detroit played without power back David Montgomery last week due to a rib injury. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, the 12th overall pick in the 2023 draft, amassed 126 total yards in Montgomery’s absence and scored the Lions’ lone touchdown.

“I saw an improving player,” Campbell said. “He took a step up and that’s all you can ask for — growth.”

Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 284 yards, but most of it came on short completions after the team fell way behind. He didn’t toss a touchdown pass for the first time this season.

Goff also was sacked a season-high five times. Now he will face a pass rush led by Maxx Crosby, who has 6 1/2 sacks to follow up his career-best 12 1/2 last season.

“What does he not do well? I would start there,” Campbell said of Crosby. “I don’t know what that would be. … He’s a master of his craft.”

The Raiders (3-4) were held to 235 yards of total offense by Chicago as they played without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was sidelined by a back injury. Garoppolo returned to practice on Thursday.

Even with Garoppolo, the Las Vegas offense has stalled. The Raiders are averaging just 16 points per game, third worst in the NFL.

Asked if the play-calling needed to be more aggressive, Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels responded, “There’s definitely elements of that. You can point to a number of different things that we could do a little bit better. I don’t think we have to do everything different. I think we have to do a lot of little things a little bit better.”

Raiders quarterbacks have thrown four more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (8). On Monday, Las Vegas will face a game-wrecking defensive lineman, Aidan Hutchinson, who has 4 1/2 sacks but none in the past two games.

“If you ever stop playing before the play is over,” McDaniels said, “that’s when he really makes a lot of plays.”

Getting the running game going would help Garoppolo. Josh Jacobs, who led the league with 1,653 rushing yards last season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, has been held to 347 rushing yards and 2.9 yards per carry this year.

Star receiver Davante Adams has caught three touchdown passes this season after hauling in an NFL-best 14 during his first season with the Raiders in 2022. Adams hasn’t caught a scoring pass in the past four games while being limited to 75 or fewer receiving yards each time.

Montgomery and offensive linemen Frank Ragnow (toe, calf) and Jonah Jackson (ankle) were among the Lions who sat out practice on Thursday. Cornerback Marcus Peters (back), linebacker Divine Deablo (ankle) and placekicker Daniel Carlson (groin) didn’t participate in Las Vegas’ Thursday practice.

–Field Level Media

Oct 15, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to make a pass against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo practices, ‘hopeful’ he’ll play at Lions

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was back at practice on Thursday and head coach Josh McDaniels said he’s “hopeful” to have his starter available Monday at Detroit.

Garoppolo injured his back in a 21-17 win over the New England Patriots on Oct. 15 and was ruled out last week in Chicago. The Raiders (3-4) lost to the Bears, 30-12, and face the NFC North-leading Lions on “Monday Night Football.”

Garoppolo has seven touchdowns, eight interceptions and completed 68 percent of his passes in six games since signing with Las Vegas in free agency.

“As long as nothing goes the other way,” McDaniels said when asked to clarify Garoppolo’s status.

Brian Hoyer started in Week 7 and was replaced by Aidan O’Connell in the second half. The Raiders gained a season-low 235 yards on 60 plays, scoring nine of their 12 points against the Bears in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach.

–Field Level Media

Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) expected to start vs. Packers

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo cleared concussion protocol on Friday and is expected to start Monday night’s home game against the Green Bay Packers.

Garoppolo sustained the concussion in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 24 and missed the Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Garoppolo practiced in full on Friday for the first time since being injured.

“Feeling good,” Garoppolo told reporters. “I think we’re in a good spot. We had a good practice out there, had a good rhythm and a good tempo to us. It’s just about doing the little things right now. That’s what we’re focused on.”

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels previously said Garoppolo would start against the Packers if healthy.

Garoppolo has thrown six interceptions — tied for most in the NFL — in just 94 pass attempts while throwing for 709 yards and five touchdowns.

Rookie Aidan O’Connell started last week’s 24-17 loss to the Chargers. He passes for 238 yards but was intercepted once and sacked seven times. Khalil Mack of the Chargers recorded six of the sacks.

Also, star receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) sat out practice for the second straight game. He’s hopeful of playing against the Packers, the team he played for across eight seasons before being traded to the Raiders prior to the 2022 campaign.

Cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle) also missed practice each of the past two days. He also sat out versus the Chargers.

–Field Level Media

Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) ruled out vs. Chargers

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to the concussion he sustained in Week 3.

The Raiders ruled out Garoppolo on Saturday afternoon after the latest round of tests with medical personnel. He was injured during last Sunday night’s 23-18 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Either veteran Brian Hoyer or fourth-round draft pick Aidan O’Connell will start against the Chargers.

Garoppolo is in his first season as Las Vegas quarterback after the organization moved on from Derek Carr.

His play has been shaky through three games. Garoppolo has thrown a league-worst six interceptions in just 94 pass attempts while throwing for 709 yards and five touchdowns.

The Raiders had listed Garoppolo as questionable after Friday’s practice.

Hoyer, 37, has started 40 games over his 15-year NFL career and has a 16-24 record. However, he has lost his last 12 starts dating to Week 4 of the 2016 season.

“I’ve been a starter, I’ve been a backup,” Hoyer told reporters during the week. “The mentality is always prepare to play and then go out and execute when your name’s called.”

O’Connell is a rookie from Purdue who impressed during the preseason. He passed for 9,219 yards, 65 touchdowns and 30 interceptions for the Boilermakers (2019-22). The yardage ranks sixth in Purdue history and the TD passes are fifth.

The Raiders also ruled out cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle). In addition, the club said running back Brandon Bolden didn’t travel with the team due to a personal matter, but he is expected to rejoin the team in Los Angeles and play Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (left) talks with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky after the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo still in concussion protocol

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remained in concussion protocol on Friday, two days before the team visits the Los Angeles Chargers.

Garoppolo was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report on Friday after being a limited practice participant for the second straight day.

Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels said the decision is up to doctors and the team’s medical staff.

“We’re at the mercy of all the testing and the rest of it,” McDaniels said during his press conference. “So he will go through the normal set of tests and we’ll see if he clears.”

Garoppolo was in no danger at practice because it was non-contact for quarterbacks, McDaniels said.

When pressed if the decision will be made Saturday or Sunday, McDaniels said, “It’s out of our hands at this point until the medical people tell us what it is and what it isn’t.”

Garoppolo sustained the concussion during a 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday.

Garoppolo is in his first season as Las Vegas quarterback after the organization moved on from Derek Carr.

His play has been shaky through three games. Garoppolo has thrown a league-worst six interceptions in just 94 pass attempts while throwing for 709 yards and five touchdowns.

Also, Las Vegas linebacker Curtis Bolton (knee) was ruled out on Friday. Defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) was listed as questionable, as were cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle), defensive end Malcolm Koonce (groin) and safety Roderic Teamer (Achilles).

–Field Level Media

Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) pressures Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo in concussion protocol

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, coach Josh McDaniels confirmed Monday.

Garoppolo was sacked four times but played every snap in Sunday night’s 23-18 home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It is unclear when the injury occurred to Garoppolo, who was never checked during the game and finished with 324 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

Garoppolo, 31, who signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal in the offseason, has thrown for 709 yards, five TDs and six picks in three starts for Las Vegas (1-2).

Veteran Brian Hoyer is the backup quarterback on the depth chart. The 37-year-old journeyman has a 16-24 record across 15 seasons with eight NFL teams.

However, McDaniels would not commit to starting Hoyer if Garoppolo misses time, according to The Athletic.

Rookie Aidan O’Connell, a fourth-round pick from Purdue, played well during the preseason and could push Hoyer for the starting spot if Garoppolo can’t go against the host Los Angeles Chargers (1-2) on Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Jan 2, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) reacts after defeating the Houston Texans at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Confessions of Texans OC: Jimmy G on Houston’s radar

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Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik showed his cards on Wednesday, confessing the QB-craving franchise has interest in soon-to-be free agent Jimmy Garoppolo.

Garoppolo would need no introduction to Slowik, hired to run the offense for new head coach DeMeco Ryans, considering the complete triumvirate spent last season together with the San Francisco 49ers. Ryans and Slowik arrived in tandem as defensive quality control coaches in 2017.

Garoppolo, 31, was with the 49ers for six years but ended last season on injured reserve, and durability questions might cloud other options.

But Houston could offer more than a landing spot. The Texans, who have the No. 2 and No. 12 picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, could offer Garoppolo a chance to compete for a starting job with Davis Mills.

Slowik said Wednesday that the Texans are walking through their QB evaluations and Garoppolo is “obviously part of that process.”

“He’s going to be a free agent,” Slowik said of Garoppolo. “We grind through that as a coaching staff. We grind through that in the personnel department. We have conversations. I have conversations with (GM) Nick (Caserio). He has conversations with DeMeco. And then Nick and DeMeco kind of put their heads together and lay out a plan and what we want to do going forward, and we’ll see where that takes us.”

Ryans and Caserio said last week at the NFL Scouting Combine that they are impressed with the draft class at quarterback.

Caserio was an undersized college quarterback at John Carroll, shorter than Bryce Young. Ryans, himself an Alabama product who was a second-round pick due to his 4.65 40-yard dash time, might take a surprising road to fixing the QB spot based on their background.

Young, the Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama and a national champion with the Crimson Tide, is expected to be the top pick in the draft, even at 5-feet-10, 206 pounds. If not Young, the Texans could have their pick of multiple quarterbacks from a list that includes Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and Florida’s Anthony Richardson.

Slowik and Ryans also have the recent experience of watching seventh-round pick Brock Purdy lift the 49ers into the NFC Championship Game in a climb that began as an unheralded rookie.

“I would point to the end of last year. We had Mr. Irrelevant who did one heck of a job, played for us in San Francisco and took us all the way to the NFC Championship game,” he said. “So, I think how you structure the entire thing — offense, that includes defense, that includes special teams — everything plays a hand into how it all goes together.”

–Field Level Media