The new quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders is Jimmy Garoppolo. He signed a three-year, $72.75 million contract with the Raiders on March 20, 2023. Garoppolo is a six-year veteran who has played for the San Francisco 49ers. He has a career record of 31-14 and has led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game twice. Garoppolo is expected to be the starter for the Raiders in 2023.
Who is Jimmy Garropolo?
Jimmy Garoppolo, nicknamed “Jimmy G” is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois, where he set the school records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns, and won the Walter Payton Award as a senior. Garoppolo was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and spent his first four seasons as Tom Brady’s backup, being a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams during his tenure. In 2017, Garoppolo was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, where he became the starting quarterback. He led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game in 2019 and 2022.
Garoppolo is known for his accurate passing and his ability to make plays under pressure. He is also a very mobile quarterback, which allows him to extend plays and make plays outside of the pocket. Garoppolo is a solid starter in the NFL, and he is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Raiders in 2023.
