Jimmy Garoppolo

Veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is re-signing with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal, returning to back up Matthew Stafford.

Fantasy Impact

This always seemed like the obvious path as even when Stafford's trade rumors were active, Garoppolo was a common link to return to L.A. as a bridge option. Instead, Stafford returns with new money and Jimmy G is back for one year with an unspecified contract at this time. He played one game in 2024, a loss where he threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns. He has 64 career starts.

Jimmy Garoppolo completed 27-of-41 passing attempts for 334 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 30-25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact

Garoppolo stepped up as the starter for Los Angeles in the absence of Matthew Stafford, who the team decided to sit in anticipation for their playoff game next week. The 33-year old had a pretty good game, but it wasn't enough for the Rams to pick up the win. He will be a free agent after this season, and it remains to be seen where he will end up.

The Rams will start Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 18 against Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Head coach Sean McVay will give Garoppolo his first start of the season as the team opts to rest Matthew Stafford. The Rams will likely hold out multiple key players in the season finale.

Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo will not play in the preseason, per head coach Sean McVay.

Fantasy Impact

McVay is focused on getting Stetson Bennett a lot of work in the preseason. He did state that if Garoppolo wanted to play in the preseason, he would be open to it. The veteran will miss the first two weeks of the season after violating the NFL’s performance enhancing drug policy.

The Rams have signed QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Garoppolo with join the Rams and serve as the backup QB to Matthew Stafford. The veteran will also have to serve a two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy and will join the active roster in Week 3.