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NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026NFL.com News
Garoppolo was contemplating retirement but is now interested in another go, whether during the summer or waiting for an injury to open a slot. The Rams seem like the best option, with Sean McVay expressing he would love to bring Garoppolo back to L.A. No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson competing with Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 job is worrisome, so getting Garoppolo back to provide a veteran just-in-case option behind Matthew Stafford would be ideal. Alternatively, Garoppolo could head back to the Patriots with Josh McDaniels if they prefer someone more proven than Tommy DeVito behind Drake Maye.
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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026Turf Show Times
Jimmy Garoppolo is open to playing in 2026 after considering retirement this spring, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Rams could benefit from his seasoned resume as a backup option to Matthew Stafford in a Super Bowl-or-bust season, especially given Stetson Bennett's lack of regular season experience. However, the Rams' first-round selection of Ty Simpson complicates Garoppolo's interest, as he may hesitate to join a QB room where he risks losing playing time to a highly drafted rookie. Garoppolo may wait for other opportunities during training camp and preseason, when injuries or poor performances could create more attractive paths to playing time elsewhere.
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NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
NFL Network reports Garoppolo decided not to retire and is open to playing in the right situation after contemplating retirement earlier in the offseason. The 12-season veteran with two Super Bowl rings (from New England) was with the Los Angeles Rams the last two seasons as Matthew Stafford's backup. Per Mike Garafolo, there is nothing imminent; it may take an injury to a quarterback or the need for a veteran to get into the mix.
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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
NFL.com reports that Jimmy Garoppolo, a 12-season veteran with two Super Bowl rings from his time with the New England Patriots, has decided not to retire after contemplating it earlier in the offseason. Garoppolo, who was with the Los Angeles Rams the last two seasons as Matthew Stafford's backup, is open to playing in the right situation. Per Mike Garafolo, there is nothing imminent, and it might take an injury to a quarterback or the need for a veteran to get into the mix for Garoppolo to land a role.
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NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Jimmy Garoppolo has decided not to retire and would return to play in the right situation after contemplating retirement earlier in the offseason. The 12-season veteran with two Super Bowl rings (won with New England Patriots) was with the Los Angeles Rams the last two seasons as Matthew Stafford's backup. Per Mike Garafolo, there is nothing imminent, and it might take an injury to a quarterback or the need for a veteran to get into the mix for Garoppolo to land a role.
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NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Jimmy Garoppolo, a 12-season NFL veteran with two Super Bowl rings from his time with the New England Patriots, decided not to retire after contemplating it earlier in the offseason. He is open to playing in the right situation. Garoppolo was with the Los Angeles Rams the last two seasons as Matthew Stafford's backup. According to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo, there is nothing imminent, and it might take an injury to a quarterback or the need for a veteran to get into the mix for Garoppolo to land a role.
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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Garoppolo considered retirement this spring but is open to playing in 2026 in the right situation; he is an experienced veteran QB available for a team needing one. The Rams could use his services as a backup to Matthew Stafford, though Stetson Bennett currently holds that role. Complication: Los Angeles drafted Ty Simpson in the first round, which may deter Garoppolo from joining a QB room where he risks losing playing time to a rookie. Other preseason opportunities may emerge as teams deal with training camp injuries or underperformance.
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PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026NFL.com News
After contemplating retirement earlier this offseason, Garoppolo has decided not to retire and would return to play in the right situation, per NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo. The 34-year-old 12-season veteran with two Super Bowl rings and a 43-21 career starting record (55 starts with San Francisco 49ers) is exploring options; re-joining the Rams as a veteran backup behind Matthew Stafford seems likely, as Sean McVay would welcome his return. Garafolo noted nothing is imminent and it might take an injury to a quarterback or need for a veteran to accelerate a move. Garoppolo's experience—85 games played, 64 starts, 15,828 passing yards, 96 TDs, 4-2 playoff record—positions him as a valuable backup or veteran presence to mentor a high-profile rookie.
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Neither Ty Simpson nor Stetson Bennett has been able to separate in the Rams' QB2 battle, per @​NateAtkins_ With Jimmy Garoppolo leaning toward retirement, the Rams view the backup QB role as a "significant" need behind Matthew Stafford. (via @​TheAthletic)

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