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The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a deal with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to multiple reports.
Garoppolo, 31, is expected to join the Raiders on a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $34 million guaranteed, ESPN reported citing sources.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hands the ball off to running back Eli Mitchell during the Minnesota Vikings game on Nov. 28, 2021, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The move will reunite Garoppolo with Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, who served as his offensive coordinator while the two were in New England.
Garoppolo's departure follows a turbulent year for the former Patriots backup.
After failing to find a trade partner, the Niners and Garoppolo agreed to a one-year contract in the offseason. But just two weeks into the season, Garoppolo was called on after starter Trey Lance went down with an ankle injury.
He would go on to win six games as San Francisco’s starter but during the 49ers' 33-17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 13, he suffered his own season-ending injury, handing the baton to rookie Brock Purdy.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Garoppolo was traded to the 49ers after four seasons in New England. He led the team to three NFC Championships and one Super Bowl.
He joins the Raiders as the likely starter after Las Vegas parted ways with veteran quarterback Derek Carr after nine seasons
Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before the Steelers game at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)
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The Raiders also own the No. 7 pick in the NFL Draft and could broaden their quarterback room with a first-round pick.