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Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement over Rams

Yahoo Sports3h ago2 min readOriginal source →
Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement over Rams

TL;DR

Jimmy Garoppolo is contemplating retirement instead of returning as the Rams' backup quarterback. The Rams may need to find a new backup if Garoppolo decides to step away from football.

Key points

  • Jimmy Garoppolo may retire instead of being Rams' backup
  • Rams could struggle to find a new backup quarterback
  • Garoppolo has only one start with the Rams, which he lost
Jimmy GaroppoloLos Angeles RamsMatthew StaffordTy Simpson

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #11 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #11 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #11 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jimmy Garoppolo could choose to retire this year rather than return for a third season as the Rams backup quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport. If the Rams were dragging their heels to make a decision about the backup quarterback position because they had been assuming Garoppolo would re-sign, L.A. could be left scrambling for an option behind Matthew Stafford with few suitable players remaining. This is unless the team really does want to get Ty Simpson in the draft this week, and Garoppolo knows it so he’s going to sit this out for a while until another opportunity arises. The Rams most likely would not have room on the roster for both Garoppolo and Simpson. Even if they wanted Simpson to spend a year behind the scenes working on his game, perhaps Garoppolo doesn’t like the idea of being in a situation where he knows he’s not really wanted. On the other hand, this could be unrelated and Garoppolo is just tired of being a football player without being able to play football. Since joining the Rams, Garoppolo is 0-1 as a starter, that being a Week 18 game against the Seahawks in 2024 that had no meaning. The 34-year-old quarterback is losing hope of ever becoming a starter again and the signals from Sean McVay and Les Snead are that by now L.A. is looking to get younger after Stafford retires. A lot younger than 34-35 at least. Stetson Bennett is also on the roster, a fact that probably has no bearing on the Rams backup quarterback situation.

Q&A

Why is Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement from the Rams?

Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement due to uncertainty about his role as a backup quarterback and his lack of playing opportunities.

What are the implications for the Rams if Garoppolo retires?

If Garoppolo retires, the Rams will need to find a suitable backup for Matthew Stafford, potentially leaving them scrambling for options.

How has Jimmy Garoppolo performed with the Rams?

Since joining the Rams, Jimmy Garoppolo has started only one game, which he lost, leading to doubts about his future as a starter.

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