Matthew Stafford just isn’t the one quarterback returning to the Rams.
On Monday, the Rams agreed to phrases with backup Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year contract, an individual with information of the state of affairs mentioned.
The particular person requested anonymity as a result of the deal has not been signed.
Garoppolo, 33, performed final season on a one-year deal for $3 million in wage and bonuses, in line with Overthecap.com. The 11-year veteran, who began 63 video games for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, performed in just one sport for the Rams final season: He accomplished 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns, with an interception, in a 30-25 defeat by the Seattle Seahawks within the regular-season finale.
Garoppolo was thought to be a possible bridge starter for coach Sean McVay had the Rams been unable to work out a contract adjustment with Stafford. He virtually definitely explored potential alternatives with different groups earlier than the two-day negotiating window opened Monday.
“We would love to bring him back,” McVay mentioned final week, including, “That’s the hope and anticipation.”
Stetson Bennett, a fourth-round draft choose in 2023, is also on the roster.
The Rams’ retention of Garoppolo got here a day after they agreed to phrases with three-time All-Professional receiver Davante Adams.
