Jimmy Garoppolo has officially signed with the Los Angeles Rams after citing a conversation with coach Sean McVay as a key factor. Garoppolo mentioned a suspension due to a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) issue and expressed excitement for a fresh start with the Rams. The quarterback highlighted the influence of Baker Mayfield's time with the Rams in his decision to join the team. The deal with the Rams has a base value of $4.5 million and could be worth up to $12 million.
#Browns make official QB signings of Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley. Winston Zoom news conference coming up at 1
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Jameis Winston signs his 1-year deal with the #Browns worth $4 million, and will address the media at about 1 today: https://t.co/jbWHJXAMOp
#Browns QB Jameis Winston is signing his one year contract today worth $4 million, plus another $4.7 million in incentives, a league source tells clevelanddotcom.
Jimmy G's deal with Rams has base value of $4.5M, is worth up to $12M, per @RapSheet https://t.co/x21c6RWbpB https://t.co/Gq4IgBQGgT
Former Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo discussed the reason he was suspended two games by the NFL in his first Rams news conference. https://t.co/fxY8Qd10Kh
Jimmy Garoppolo explains the mistake that led to his PED suspension https://t.co/d03wZPjJgt https://t.co/Pe0URK1c1i
Why the Rams, Jimmy Garoppolo? 'Talking to Sean on the phone really sealed the deal' https://t.co/94i3rWRKpz
Former Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo discussed the reason he was suspended two games by the NFL in his first Rams news conference Tuesday. https://t.co/WuNYLlQT3c
#JimmyG just "messed up" T.U.E. https://t.co/HN6PtZYWXt
Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to terms with the Rams four days ago. The Rams announced the signing today. He's had a press conference. We still don't know what he's getting paid. That's probably not a good sign. https://t.co/9Hm1ogKsqF
Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams https://t.co/uN3Tn3LE3Q
One thing Garoppolo mentioned today that I am certain was a draw for the Rams - familiarity with quite a few coaches now in the building and vice versa. https://t.co/uadolxwEWv
"It was a good situation, man," Jimmy Garoppolo said. "That was a big part of my decision. I just wanted to find a good situation, good people around. And I think I found it here." https://t.co/Onlho5wGPG
Jimmy G pulling up to the Rams facilities 🛴 https://t.co/SZhwSRKtoS
Jimmy G officially signs with the Rams https://t.co/DWq1KgLh9O
Jimmy G! https://t.co/64PKQ3EWVu
Rams new QB2 Jimmy Garoppolo said conversation with Sean McVay sealed his signing with LA. He looks to reinvent himself here like Baker Mayfield did two years ago. He has to serve 2-game suspension for what he described as “messing up the T.U.E.” — therapeutic use exemption. https://t.co/W07gCbvBw0
Jimmy G says his 2-game suspension was from "messing up the T.U.E." -- "theraputic use exemption". He can be with the team through non-regular season work but will miss the first two games of 2024. https://t.co/l6MMKWcgdd
Jimmy Garoppolo cites @bakermayfield's brief 2022 time with the Rams, and how it helped re-boot his career, as a reason for signing.
What happened with your 2-game suspension? Jimmy Garoppolo: "Just messed up the TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption), really. Just messed up the TUE when I first got to Las Vegas. Just bad timing, I guess." (@JourdanRodrigue w/question)
Jimmy Garoppolo said talking to Sean McVay on the phone "really sealed the deal" on his decision to sign with the Rams. https://t.co/cf6SK9OUsl
Garoppolo: "Obviously, with the suspension, it is what it is..." "Talking to Sean [McVay] on the phone, that's what really sealed the deal." "That was a cool moment. That's when it really started to click."
Jimmy Garoppolo: "I had a couple of different options. Rams came in about midway through...I fell in love with the place."