According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing former San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback and unrestricted free agent Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year deal. The move reunites Garoppolo with Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, the former New England Patriots offensive coordinator (2006-08, 2012-21).
Former 49ers' QB Jimmy Garoppolo is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, per @diannaESPN and me. Garoppolo played for Raiders' HC Josh McDaniels in New England and they now reunite in Las Vegas.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023
Comp update: Raiders are giving former 49ers' QB Jimmy Garoppolo a three-year, $67.5 million deal, including $34 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023
Schefter initially reported the contract to be worth up to $67.5 million with $34 million guaranteed. However, NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reports that it is actually worth a maximum of $72.75 million.
New #Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo's three-year deal has a base value of $72.75 million, including $24.25M in Year 1.
An $11.25M roster bonus on the third day of the 2024 league year is guaranteed. So Jimmy G is effectively locked in as Las Vegas' starter for two years and $48.5M.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2023
More details on Jimmy G's deal:
2023: $11.25M signing bonus, $11.25M salary.
2024: $11.25M roster bonus, $11.25M alary.
2025: $22.5M salary.He also has $1.53M in per-game roster bonuses, $220K in workout bonuses each year and $1.5M in incentives each year. Max $77.25M.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2023
The Patriots made Garoppolo (6-2, 225) a second-round selection (No. 62 overall) out of Eastern Illinois in 2014. He completed 207-of-308 attempts (67.2 percent) for 2,437 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions through 11 game appearances (10 starts) with the 49ers last season, per Pro Football Reference.
The Raiders wanted Jimmy Garoppolo but so did Houston… and the Jets
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 13, 2023
In the end, Vegas wins this one
In 2017, San Francisco acquired Garoppolo via a trade with the Patriots. He was the 49ers' starter until this past season when Trey Lance took over the role. Lance's season-ending ankle injury during Week 2 thrust Garoppolo back into the starting lineup.
Garoppolo lasted until Week 13, when he sustained a broken foot, creating an opportunity for rookie quarterback Brock Purdy to start. Purdy helped guide the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game.
Garoppolo, 31, has completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 14,289 yards with 87 touchdowns and 42 interceptions in 74 game appearances (57 starts) through his nine NFL seasons with the Patriots and 49ers.