The Las Vegas Raiders have risen since the second half of the 2023 season after firing former head coach Josh McDaniels. From narrowly missing out on the playoffs to securing Antonio Pierce as their permanent head coach, the future is looking bright for the Raiders. However, a report came out that one of their key star players has received a suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, and it is likely to get him released from the team.
Las Vegas Raiders Star Suspended
Las Vegas quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended for two games for violating the league policy. The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo is being suspended two games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, league sources told ESPN.
The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per sources. pic.twitter.com/NXE6siAYDb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 16, 2024
Garoppolo suffered an injury in October against the Detroit Lions that caused him to be on the injury reserve for the majority of the season, While he was eligible to come back to action, the team decided to finish out the year with their rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, making Garoppolo the backup quarterback. This caused speculation that the veteran quarterback would not be with the Raiders in 2024, and after being suspended, the likelihood of his release has skyrocketed.
Las Vegas Raiders Fans React
Raiders fans took to social media to make fun of Garoppolo for violating the league policy, saying that the PEDs did not work and that he still performed poorly. Here are some of the reactions to the news, and fans saying that they are fine with Las Vegas releasing the quarterback this offseason:
Bro took performance enhancers and was still bad
— SN Ohio (@SN_Ohio) February 16, 2024
PEDs and he still played like that???
— Janik Eckardt (@JanikEckardt) February 16, 2024
NFL wicked for suspending this man knowing good and well them drugs didn’t work. Shoulda let him slide
— Burlington Sock Puppets (@GoSockPuppets) February 16, 2024
Jimmy Garoppolo facing two-game suspension, Raiders are expected to release him. https://t.co/fGq0z0hDrZ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 16, 2024
What’s Next For Jimmy Garoppolo?
Many teams could use a veteran quarterback on their squad, however, if a team does decide to grab Garoppolo in free agency, they will have to be without him for at least the first two games of the season. Teams like the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots could be teams of interest to pursue the quarterback, but it could come as a big risk as Garoppolo is quickly entering the final stages of his career. Do you think another team will pick him up this offseason, or will he call it a career?
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Raiders fans aren’t giving Jimmy G grief over his PED Suspension.
fans hold great respect for his professional attitude after being benched for a Rookie and contribution to Aiden O’Connells development.
This gives the Raiders organization the opportunity to release Jimmy and save $11mil. plus.
Raider Nation wishes him well in the future.