Following a less-than-stellar performance with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023, Jimmy Garoppolo is determined to make a comeback with the San Francisco 49ers.
His recent signing with the Los Angeles Rams returns him to the National Football Conference West.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Garoppolo’s contract with the Rams spans one year with a base value of $4.5 million, with the potential to reach $12 million through incentives.
At 32 years old, Garoppolo signed a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in the previous offseason.
However, despite participating in only seven games for the Raiders, Garoppolo maintained a completion rate of 65.1%, with 1,205 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Following a mid-season coaching change, he found himself benched in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell.
In February, the Raiders parted ways with Garoppolo after a subpar season, marking the worst statistical performance of his career as a starting quarterback.
Garoppolo faces a two-game suspension at the start of the season due to a violation of the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, which he acknowledged during his introductory news conference with the Rams.
Now poised to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup in Los Angeles, Garoppolo sees this opportunity as a chance to prove himself.
Should he perform well when called upon, Garoppolo could potentially leverage his performance for a more lucrative contract next summer.
Details of Jimmy Garoppolo’s Contract with Rams Revealed
After the Los Angeles Rams officially announced the signing of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Tuesday, information regarding the terms of his contract emerged.
Ian Rapoport reports that Garoppolo has inked a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, with the potential to reach $12 million through incentives.
Despite facing a two-game suspension at the start of the 2024 season due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, Garoppolo is expected to serve as the primary backup to starting quarterback Matthew Stafford upon his return.
Garoppolo attributed his suspension to an administrative error in his application for a therapeutic use exemption for a medication he was taking.
Following six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, including a Super Bowl appearance, Garoppolo entered free agency earlier this offseason and signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year deal.
However, after struggling with a 3-3 record, he was benched in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell.
Garoppolo’s tenure with the Raiders saw him post a completion rate of 65.1%, with 1,205 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions in seven games, marking one of his most challenging seasons to date.