Source: Garoppolo agrees to 3-year, $67.5 million contract
A source close to the situation confirmed ESPNSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed Diana Russini and Adam Schefter to the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Schefter, Garoppolo’s new contract is worth $67.5 million over his three years, with $34 million guaranteed.
McDaniels and Garoppolo reunite in Las Vegas
Move Reunites Garoppolo With Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels, where he worked with the New England Patriots. The Raiders released longtime starter Derek Carr last month, and Jarrett Stidham, who replaced Carr for the final two games of last season, is now a free agent.
Garoppolo’s stint with the 49ers
Garoppolo has spent the past five-plus seasons with the 49ers, leading them to a Super Bowl berth in 2020. Despite the struggle, Garoppolo completed his 67.6% of his passes in 63 games he threw for 13,599 yards and 82 touchdowns and he recorded 42 interceptions.
A new start for Garoppolo
With a fresh start in Las Vegas, Garoppolo will have a chance to bring the Raiders back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The addition of Garoppolo will help the Raiders stabilize at the quarterback position and set them up for future success.
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
Credit: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35851697/raiders-fill-qb-need-jimmy-garoppolo-sources-say
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