The Raiders are set to save a significant amount of money by releasing Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo, who had fallen out of favor with the team, was recently punished by the NFL for violating the league’s PED policy. The quarterback’s future with the Raiders became uncertain after the firing of the head coach. The new coach has less connection with Garoppolo and has chosen to stick with a rookie quarterback for the rest of the season. As a result, the Raiders are likely to cut Garoppolo, despite his expensive contract. If he is released, the team will save a substantial amount of money on the salary cap. This suspension has turned out to be beneficial for the Raiders as they can now look for a better alternative at the quarterback position for the next season.
Garoppolo was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2014 as a backup to Tom Brady. However, he was never able to displace Brady as the starting quarterback. After three years with the Patriots, Garoppolo was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, where he reached the Super Bowl but ultimately lost. In the offseason of 2023, the Raiders signed Garoppolo, but his injury-prone nature continued to plague him. He only had one full season without any major injuries. Now, it is likely that he will enter free agency before the start of the 2024 season.
If Garoppolo decides to join the New York Jets, he may face competition from the team’s current quarterback, who is close to full fitness after surgery. The Jets’ head coach has a connection with Garoppolo from their time together at the 49ers, but it remains to be seen if there is a place for Garoppolo in the team’s plans. Another option for Garoppolo could be a return to the New England Patriots. Since Tom Brady’s departure, the team has struggled with their quarterback position, and Garoppolo could potentially revive his NFL career with a second chance in Foxboro. The team’s new head coach has hinted at adding the best players to fill the team’s needs, and Garoppolo’s familiarity with the Patriots’ culture could make him a viable option.
According to the Source firstsportz.com