Rams' $156 million QB considers imminent retirement from NFL

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The Los Angeles Rams likely figured the first quarterback they had to worry about retiring was Matthew Stafford.

But now, it sounds like a retirement might be coming soon for Jimmy Garoppolo.

Garoppolo is technically a free agent, but he'd likely spend the 2026 as the Rams' backup QB behind Stafford if he keeps playing.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport wrote on X on Monday that Garoppolo is "considering retirement."

He certainly doesn't need to keep playing for financial reasons. Jimmy G has made more than $156 million in his career.

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Garoppolo is 34 years old (turning 35 in November). He entered the NFL as a second-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft from Eastern Illinois.

The Pats won a Super Bowl at the end of Garoppolo's rookie season, with Tom Brady leading the way. They won again a couple seasons later with Garoppolo again not appearing in the game.

So he's got two rings, and he has also made 64 NFL starts. Jimmy G is 43-21 in those starts.