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Jimmy Garoppolo: Open to playing in 2026
Jimmy Garoppolo is open to playing this season in the right situation, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Garoppolo stated that he was considering retirement in April, but the quarterback has yet to make a decision on his future. The 34-year-old was the top reserve option behind Matthew Stafford for two seasons in Los Angeles, but with the Rams selecting Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, there is no longer a spot for Garoppolo with the team. He hasn't appeared in more than seven contests since 2022, completing 137 of 210 passes for 1,539 yards and nine touchdowns while throwing 10 interceptions over 11 regular-season games during the last three years. Regardless of his lack of production, Garoppolo has a breadth of experience that would certainly be valuable to a team with a young starter in need of some mentorship.
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Jimmy Garoppolo: Considering retirement, per report
Jimmy Garoppolo is reportedly considering retirement, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Garoppolo has spent the last two seasons with the Rams as Matthew Stafford's top backup, but the 34-year-old, who has 64 career regular-season starts to his credit, has yet to decide if he'll continue playing in 2026. For now, Stafford and Stetson Bennett are the QBs the Rams currently have under contract, but it's possible the team could add depth at the position at the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Sees limited action in 2025
Jimmy Garoppolo didn't attempt any pass attempts during three regular-season games in 2025.Garoppolo served as the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback in 2025 and had a career low in both pass yards and games played, as Matthew Stafford remained healthy for the entire season. Garoppolo is set to become a free agent this offseason and will likely look to earn a backup role on another team.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Good to go versus Chicago
Jimmy Garoppolo (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round contest versus the Bears.Garoppolo popped up with a back issue on Thursday's injury report, but he'll still suit up and maintain his role as Los Angeles' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, Stetson Bennett (coach's decision) will operate as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, and he will only be eligible to enter if both Garoppolo and Stafford are forced out.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Questionable for Sunday
Jimmy Garoppolo (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.Garoppolo's back flared up earlier in the week, prompting the Los Angeles Rams to hold him out of Thursday's practice for precautionary measures, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic. If active for Sunday's divisional-round contest, Garoppolo is expected to operate as Los Angeles' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Dealing with back injury
Jimmy Garoppolo did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a back injury, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.The back issue is a new one for Garoppolo and the first time he's appeared on an injury report this season. Friday's practice report will provide more clarity on his status for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Bears, but if Garoppolo is unable to play, then Stetson Bennett would be in line to serve as the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Not slated to play Saturday
Jimmy Garoppolo is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.Given that top QB Matthew Stafford is still hampered by a back issue, it's no surprise that the Los Angeles Rams are playing it safe with their veteran backup, with Stu Jackson of the team's official site having previously relayed via coach Sean McVay that Garoppolo won't play in any preseason games. In that context, Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn are available to handle signal-caller reps this weekend.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Likely to sit Saturday
Jimmy Garoppolo is not in line to play in the Los Angeles Rams' preseason opener against the Cowboys on Saturday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.With Matthew Stafford sidelined due to an aggravated disc in his back, Garoppolo has been handling most of the first-team reps throughout training camp. Klein relays that head coach Sean McVay typically doesn't play starters and other significant players during preseason games, so Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn would be in line to take snaps under center Saturday if Garoppolo is indeed sidelined.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Looking good with first team
Jimmy Garoppolo has impressed with the first-team offense while Matthew Stafford (back) has been sidelined, and head coach Sean McVay said Garoppolo "was awesome" during Tuesday's session, Stu Jackson and Wyatt Miller of the Los Angeles Rams' official site report.Garoppolo appears in line to handle the bulk of first-team reps throughout training camp and the preseason, with McVay saying Wednesday that Stafford is week-to-week due to an aggravated disc in his back, per Grant Gordon of NFL.com. McVay downplayed the severity of Stafford's injury and said he expects the 37-year-old to be ready for Week 1, but in the meantime at least Garoppolo will see continued opportunities to build chemistry with top wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. However, given McVay's track record, it's likely Garoppolo and the rest of the first-team unit won't take the field during Saturday's preseason opener against the Cowboys.
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Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Re-signs with Rams
Jimmy Garoppolo is re-signing with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.This comes as no surprise, after Garoppolo threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 18 loss to Seattle while mostly playing with other backups (against the Seahawks' starters). It was an impressive performance, and a far cry from what Garoppolo did the year before in seven games for the Raiders (seven TDs, nine interceptions). In any case, he's 33 years old and will return to Los Angeles as Matthew Stafford's backup.