Latest Jimmy Garoppolo News

Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams

Mar. 19, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After seven seasons of success and setbacks as a starting NFL quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo decided it was time to take a step back to recharge his career. He couldn't think of a better place to do it than with Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. ...

The Rams sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Matthew Stafford; add safety Kamren Curl

Mar. 15, 2024 18:15 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has signed with the Los Angeles Rams as the backup to Matthew Stafford. Safety Kamren Curl also agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Rams on Friday. Garoppolo was released Wednesday by the Las Vegas Raiders...

Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves

Mar. 13, 2024 17:48 PM EDT

The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap. The Raiders also released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and defensive tackle Jerry...

New Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy not locked into a run-based offense

Feb. 16, 2024 18:35 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — As Chicago's offensive coordinator the past two seasons, Luke Getsy oversaw a run-heavy offense led by athletic quarterback Justin Fields that was among the NFL's best on the ground. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce wants a physical offense that complements a...

NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy

Feb. 16, 2024 13:35 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was suspended by the NFL on Friday for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association. ESPN also reported the Raiders are...

Analysis: Why will the 49ers win the Super Bowl? Improved QB play

Feb. 09, 2024 11:16 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers had Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes four years ago when the teams last met in the Super Bowl. The Niners held a 10-point lead and had possession with less than 10 minutes to play before everything fell apart on both...

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has had staggering production in his 17-game playoff career

Feb. 07, 2024 15:23 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Patrick Mahomes' playoff career now encompasses the equivalent of a 17-game season played against only the best of competition. ...

Brock Purdy's rise to 49ers starting QB was evident from early in his first training camp

Feb. 01, 2024 19:33 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York has always appreciated coach Kyle Shanahan's honesty starting from the time of his first interview when he called the team's roster the worst in the NFL. So York didn't know what he would hear when Shanahan told him he...

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at elusive Super Bowl title

Jan. 31, 2024 14:36 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's offense is mimicked throughout the NFL as his innovative schemes are utilized by teams throughout the league. His former assistants are spread around the league as coordinators and head coaches as the “Shanahan offense” has become one...

Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders' Aidan O'Connell

Jan. 26, 2024 18:12 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Fighting to be his team's starting quarterback isn't new for Aidan O'Connell. He had to do that at Purdue and now is faced with a similar situation after his rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders. O'Connell succeeded with the Boilermakers,...