Jimmy Garoppolo Finds A New NFL Home

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 warms up before their game against the Miami Dolphins at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec.4, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)

Jimmy G is moving on.

Jimmy Garoppolo is a quarterback who has been through a lot over these past couple of years. Garoppolo first got his start with the New England Patriots, where he was the backup to Tom Brady. However, after some solid starts, Garoppolo went to the San Francisco 49ers where he become the starter. Overall, Jimmy G was very solid as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. He even brought them to a Super Bowl back in 2020. Although, many felt like he was a bit of a dead end for that team, and he wasn't the QB of the future.

At the start of this past season, Garoppolo was subsequently placed on the bench in favor of Trey Lance. Eventually, Lance got injured and Garoppolo had to come back in. For a large chunk of the season, Jimmy G was great, until he got injured and replaced by Brock Purdy. Following an exit in the NFC Championship game, it became clear that the team was looking to move on from Garoppolo. Consequently, he has been trying to find a new team that will pay him a worthwhile salary.

Jimmy Garoppolo Finds His Team

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Garoppolo has found just that. Today, he signed a massive three-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. This contract is worth $67.5 million and $34 million of that will be guaranteed. Now, the team is going from Derek Carr, to Jimmy G. Depending on who you ask, this is going to be seen as a downgrade. However, Garoppolo has actually won in the playoffs, which will separate him. No matter what the Raiders did at quarterback, it was going to be hard for them to compete in the AFC West.

There are plenty of other great storylines to watch in the NFL right now. For instance, Odell Beckham Jr. is trying to get back into the league. Moreover, Aaron Rodgers is in the midst of making his big decision. It is going to be fun to watch, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this particular signing, down below.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.