Jimmy Garoppolo is mulling retirement. Here's what that means for the Rams
Jimmy Garoppolo is reportedly considering retiring after 12 NFL seasons. If he does, the Rams will need a new backup QB behind Matthew Stafford.
Aaron Rodgers isn't the only high-profile, free-agent quarterback still considering retirement ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Jimmy Garoppolo is also considering calling it a career after 12 seasons, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports . Rapoport did not outline a timeline for Garoppolo to reach a decision.
He simply noted the 34-year-old quarterback was "mulling a final decision. " 2026 NFL DRAFT: These 10 NFL teams have the most at stake Garoppolo has played for four different teams since being selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He has a career record of 43-21 across 64 starts – most of which came across six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers – and has completed 67.
4% of his passes for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns and 52 interceptions while posting a 97. 6 passer rating. Garoppolo spent the last two seasons as a backup with the Rams.
He has played sparingly – completing 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in one start – but has provided the Rams a proven, veteran option with Super Bowl experience behind Matthew Stafford . Garoppolo was favored to occupy that role again in 2026, as Rapoport noted. But if the 34-year-old does call it quits, the Rams may need to consider adding a replacement for him as they look to remain a contender during the twilight of the 38-year-old Stafford's career.