Overview
- Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, according to an NFL Network report Monday that was echoed by ESPN, NFL.com and others.
- General manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay said Garoppolo remains their top choice to back up Stafford and that they will not press him for a quick decision.
- With only Stafford and Stetson Bennett IV on the roster, Los Angeles may turn to free agents such as Russell Wilson, Tyrod Taylor or Cooper Rush, or draft a mid-round prospect if Garoppolo steps away.
- Reporting indicates a decision is unlikely before the draft, which leaves the team mapping contingency plans on a flexible timeline.
- Garoppolo is a 12-year veteran with 64 starts, 15,828 passing yards and a 43-21 record, and the AP reported the Rams are also making progress on another restructure of Stafford’s contract.