The Las Vegas Raiders revealed Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury status Sunday against the New England Patriots. Per multiple reports, Garoppolo had to leave the Week 6 game after suffering a back injury.
According to Heidi Fang with Review-Journal, Garoppolo was seen getting into an ambulance to be transported from the game.
I just saw Jimmy Garoppolo get into an ambulance and he’s being transported from the stadium now. Just happened to be walking in tunnels and saw him get in. #Raiders
— Heidi Fang (@HeidiFang) October 15, 2023
Jimmy Garoppolo ruled out by Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders initially ruled Garoppolo as doubtful to play due to the injury. However, in the second half, the team released a statement that Garoppolo was ruled out due to a back injury.
#NEvsLV Injury Update:
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) has been ruled OUT— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 15, 2023
The injury is another major blow for Garoppolo and the offense. Due to a concussion, Garoppolo missed the Raiders game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
The Raiders were leading the Patriots 19-10 with about nine minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Backup quarterback Brian Hoyer started out 6/9 passing for 102 yards in relief of Garoppolo.
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