Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly underwent secret surgery shortly after signing with the team as a free agent.
Garoppolo’s recovery timeline has not yet been determined as head coach Josh McDaniels stated earlier this year that he “could be” out until at least training camp.
Garoppolo suffered a left foot injury that concluded his final season with the San Francisco 49ers on December 6, 2022, which was initially believed by the team to be a Lisfranc fracture. A report from Pro Football Talk highlights that this injury forced the Raiders to put a waiver in Garoppolo’s contract specifically centered around that foot injury.
The addendum notes that Garoppolo acknowledges he would not be able to pass the team’s physical due to the preexisting injury. It continues to say that Garoppolo acknowledges and assumes the risk of further injury, including “permanent disability.”
The most significant nugget of information states that the Raiders can terminate the agreement “for any reason related to the Waiver and Release attached as Addendum G.”
In the meantime, if Jimmy G were not be able to play or is cut, odds have been released on who would play for the Raiders.
Not shockingly, Tom Brady leads the pack.
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It would be a remarkable turn of events if Garoppolo suddenly is cut by the Raiders due to this injury, especially at this stage of the offseason. Currently, Brian Hoyer, Aidan O’Connell, and Chase Garbers are the other quarterback on Las Vegas’ roster.
Brady has stated many times that he is retired for good, but nobody will actually believe it until the 2023 season starts and ends without him playing.
Garoppolo threw for 2,437 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions while leading the 49ers to a 7-3 record during his 10 starts in 11 appearances, taking over for an injured Trey Lance in Week 2 before suffering a foot injury and being replaced by rookie Brock Purdy.
Injuries continue to be an issue for Jimmy G.
