Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery after signing with Raiders in March: report

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgical procedure in March after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, in accordance with The Athletic. 

Garoppolo arrived at the Raiders’ facility in mid-March to signal his contract, a three-year, $72.75 million deal that included $45 million in assured cash, however his bodily held up the method. 

The Raiders didn’t like what they noticed in Garoppolo’s foot, which was damaged throughout a San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Miami Dolphins. 

Garoppolo’s damage led to the emergence of Brock Purdy, the final decide of the 2022 NFL Draft who led the 49ers to 2 postseason wins. 

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo takes questions at a information convention March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev.  (AP Photograph/John Locher)

Garoppolo may’ve gotten surgical procedure when he initially fractured it, however the 49ers’ medical employees didn’t consider it was mandatory. The Raiders’ employees thought he wanted it. 

Garoppolo and the Raiders agreed on a contract, and he was launched as the following quarterback in Sin Metropolis after former Raiders QB Derek Carr signed with the New Orleans Saints. 

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After his introduction, the place Garoppolo defined his pleasure and dedication to win in Las Vegas, he underwent surgical procedure. 

Now, the massive query is whether or not Garoppolo will probably be prepared for the season. Head coach Josh McDaniels didn’t appear too involved about Garoppolo’s standing. 

“We don’t play a recreation for 100 days,” he mentioned, by way of The Related Press. “Every thing that’s occurred since we signed Jimmy, we knew forward of time.

Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers warms up previous to a recreation towards the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium Nov. 27, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif.  (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Photos)

“Our choice is to not push it and rush anyone again at this cut-off date.”

Garoppolo is being held out of OTAs, and he could possibly be held out fully till July when coaching camp begins.

With Jarrett Stidham additionally shifting on from the Raiders and signing with the Denver Broncos, the Raiders have veteran Brian Hoyer as Garoppolo’s backup for the 2023 season. Aidan O’Connell and Chase Garbers are additionally on the depth chart. 

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is launched on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Efficiency Middle March 17, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)

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In his ninth NFL season final yr, his sixth with the 49ers, Garoppolo threw for two,437 yards, 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions through the 10 video games he began. Trey Lance initially beat him out throughout a coaching camp battle, however he rapidly returned to the beginning position after Lance suffered a season-ending damage.