Jimmy Garoppolo Declares He’s Not Retiring Open to to 66

Veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not retiring and remains open to playing in the 2026 NFL season, according to a report from NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo on July 23. The 34-year-old free agent, who spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, had considered stepping away from football earlier this offseason but has since decided to continue his career should the right opportunity arise.

Garafolo stated that while a signing is not imminent, Garoppolo is prepared to return for a 13th season in a suitable situation, likely as a veteran backup or bridge option. The analyst suggested that an injury to a starting quarterback on another team could create the opening Garoppolo is waiting for, as most clubs appear content with their current rosters at this stage of the offseason.

Garoppolo became a free agent after the 2025 season, during which he served as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles and saw limited action in only three games. His last start came in 2024, when he passed for 334 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a single appearance. The Rams have since moved in a different direction, selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in...