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Report: Veteran Qb Jimmy Garoppolo Considering Retirement
The 34-year-old quarterback has 15,828 career passing yards and could leave the Rams without a proven backup for Matthew Stafford.
- On Monday, free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo began considering retirement, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 34-year-old is mulling a final decision after 12 seasons in the NFL.
- Over 12 seasons, Garoppolo has played for four teams including the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, holding a 43-21 career record across 64 starts. He posted a 97.6 passer rating with 96 touchdowns.
- The Los Angeles Rams previously considered bringing back the veteran to serve as Matthew Stafford's backup for the 2026 season. Coach Sean McVay expressed interest in Garoppolo, who spent the past two seasons in Los Angeles.
- Currently, the team only has Stetson Bennett on its 90-man roster as a backup option to Stafford. Bennett has never played an NFL snap, raising questions about the organization's confidence in him.
- The Rams could target developmental prospects Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar, or Carson Beck in the upcoming NFL Draft to address the backup vacancy. The team must add a third-string quarterback regardless of their backup strategy.
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The RecordJimmy Garoppolo considering retirement, but the Rams hope he’ll return as Matthew Stafford’s backup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, but the Los Angeles Rams are hoping he decides to return for another season as their backup quarterback.
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