Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery after signing with Raiders in March: report
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery in March after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, in keeping with The Athletic.
Garoppolo arrived at the Raiders’ facility in mid-March to signal his contract, a three-year, $72.75 million deal that included $45 million in assured cash, however his bodily held up the method.
The Raiders didn’t like what they noticed in Garoppolo’s foot, which was damaged throughout a San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Miami Dolphins.
Garoppolo’s damage led to the emergence of Brock Purdy, the final decide of the 2022 NFL Draft who led the 49ers to 2 postseason wins.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo takes questions at a information convention March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Garoppolo may’ve gotten surgery when he initially fractured it, however the 49ers’ medical employees didn’t imagine it was crucial. The Raiders’ employees thought he wanted it.
Garoppolo and the Raiders agreed on a contract, and he was launched as the subsequent quarterback in Sin City after former Raiders QB Derek Carr signed with the New Orleans Saints.
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After his introduction, the place Garoppolo defined his pleasure and willpower to win in Las Vegas, he underwent surgery.
Now, the massive query is whether or not Garoppolo can be prepared for the season. Head coach Josh McDaniels didn’t appear too involved about Garoppolo’s standing.
“We don’t play a game for 100 days,” he mentioned, through The Associated Press. “Everything that’s occurred since we signed Jimmy, we knew forward of time.
Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium Nov. 27, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
“Our choice is to not push it and rush anyone again at this level in time.”
Garoppolo is being held out of OTAs, and he could be held out entirely until July when training camp begins.
With Jarrett Stidham also moving on from the Raiders and signing with the Denver Broncos, the Raiders have veteran Brian Hoyer as Garoppolo’s backup for the 2023 season. Aidan O’Connell and Chase Garbers are also on the depth chart.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is introduced at the Las Vegas Raiders’ Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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In his ninth NFL season last year, his sixth with the 49ers, Garoppolo threw for 2,437 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions during the 10 games he started. Trey Lance initially beat him out during a training camp battle, but he quickly returned to the starting role after Lance suffered a season-ending injury.