RAIDERS TO SIGN JIMMY GAROPPOLO TO A 3-YEAR CONTRACT
2023-03-13 · 2 min read · NFL/Football
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Old friends will be reunited on the Vegas strip next season as Jimmy Garoppolo is set to join the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The free agent quarterback agreed to a three-year $67.5 million deal to play under Josh McDaniels, his New England offensive coordinator when Jimmy G was Tom Brady’s backup.
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As part of this deal, Garoppolo will receive $34 million in guarantees as he prepares to replace Derek Carr, who recently signed with the New Orleans Saints.
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Garoppolo had been behind center for the San Francisco 49ers since 2017, helping them reach the Super Bowl during the 2019 campaign when they finished the regular season at 13-3 but lost the big game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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His departure from San Fran is no surprise seeing as the team traded up to draft Trey Lance at #3 in 2021 before the veteran was forced into action when Lance got hurt early last season.
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Jimmy G would be sidelined with an injury weeks later, leading to the emergence of Brock Purdy as the starter, with Mr Irrelevant turning into an overnight sensation.
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The former Eastern Illinois QB, who turns 32 in November, has suffered numerous injuries since being traded from the Patriots to the 49ers.
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He did win a pair of Super Bowl titles as a backup to Brady in New England.
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Before breaking his foot in 2022, the native of Arlington Heights threw for 2,437 yards with 16 touchdowns compared to four interceptions and a record of 7-3.
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By: Joel Lefevre
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