Sources: Free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement
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Key Points:
- Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, 34, is reportedly considering retirement after a 12-season NFL career.
- Garoppolo spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams as a backup to Matthew Stafford and was viewed as a leading candidate to continue in that role for 2026.
- Despite limited playing time in 2025, Garoppolo started the Rams' 2024 regular-season finale, throwing for 334 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
- Over his career, Garoppolo has completed 67.4% of his passes for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns, and 52 interceptions, with notable stints at the Patriots, 49ers, Raiders, and Rams.
- The Rams had also considered Kirk Cousins for the backup quarterback position, but Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving Garoppolo as the top option before his retirement consideration.
