Jimmy Garoppolo to Join Las Vegas Raiders: A Look at His Move from the 49ers

Sources have confirmed that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini and Adam Schefter. Garoppolo, who spent the past five-plus seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, will reunite with Raiders coach Josh McDaniels, who served as the offensive coordinator during Garoppolo’s tenure with the New England Patriots.

The quarterback has agreed to a lucrative three-year deal worth $67.5 million, with $34 million guaranteed, as reported by Schefter. The move comes after the Raiders released longtime starter Derek Carr last month, and with Jarrett Stidham, the quarterback who replaced Carr as starter for the final two games of last season, becoming a free agent.

Garoppolo’s time in San Francisco was marked by both highs and lows, with injuries often plaguing his performance. Despite this, he led the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2020, and in his 63 starts, he helped the team to a solid 42–19 record.

Last season, Garoppolo played on a reworked one-year deal, preventing the 49ers from using the franchise tag on him this offseason. A right shoulder injury also prevented the team from finding a trade partner, leading to Garoppolo agreeing to stay.

With the quarterback market heating up this offseason, Garoppolo’s move to the Raiders will undoubtedly be a significant one, as the team seeks to build a solid foundation for the future. Fans will be eagerly anticipating Garoppolo’s debut in a Raiders jersey, hoping he can lead the team to success and bring back the glory days of this historic franchise.

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