History of Jimmy Garoppolo in Timeline
James Richard "Jimmy G" Garoppolo is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams. He excelled at Eastern Illinois University, setting school records and winning the Walter Payton Award. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2014, he served as Tom Brady's backup for four seasons, winning two Super Bowls. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Rams.
November 2, 1991: Jimmy Garoppolo Born
On November 2, 1991, James Richard Garoppolo, nicknamed "Jimmy G", was born. He is an American professional football quarterback.
1993: Drew Bledsoe Drafted
In 1993, Drew Bledsoe was drafted first overall; Garoppolo was the highest-drafted quarterback the Patriots had selected since.
2004: Compared to Ben Roethlisberger
In 2017, Jimmy Garoppolo's 7-0 record in his first seven starts was compared to Ben Roethlisberger, who accomplished the same feat in 2004.
2010: Played for Eastern Illinois Panthers
In 2010, Jimmy Garoppolo began playing football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
2011: Continued Playing for Eastern Illinois Panthers
In 2011, Jimmy Garoppolo continued playing for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, passing for 2,644 yards and 20 touchdowns.
2012: Continued Playing for Eastern Illinois Panthers
In 2012, Jimmy Garoppolo continued playing for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, passing for 3,823 yards and 31 touchdowns.
2013: Final Season at Eastern Illinois
2013 was Jimmy Garoppolo's final season playing football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
2013: Won Walter Payton Award
In 2013, Jimmy Garoppolo won the Walter Payton Award, given to the most outstanding offensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
June 2, 2014: Signed Contract with Patriots
On June 2, 2014, Jimmy Garoppolo signed a four-year contract with the New England Patriots.
2014: Regular Season Debut
In 2014, Jimmy Garoppolo made his regular season debut in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing his first career touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski.
2014: Considered Top Quarterback Prospect
In 2014, Jimmy Garoppolo was considered one of the better quarterback prospects for the NFL draft.
2015: Appeared in Five Games
In 2015, Jimmy Garoppolo appeared in five games in relief roles for the Patriots.
2016: Named Starting Quarterback
In 2016, Jimmy Garoppolo was named the starting quarterback for the first game of the season due to Tom Brady's suspension.
October 31, 2017: Traded to the 49ers
On October 31, 2017, Jimmy Garoppolo was traded from the Patriots to the San Francisco 49ers.
November 28, 2017: Named 49ers Starter
On November 28, 2017, Jimmy Garoppolo was named the starting quarterback for the 49ers' Week 13 game against the Bears.
December 3, 2017: First Start for the 49ers
On December 3, 2017, Jimmy Garoppolo made his first start for the 49ers, finishing with 293 passing yards and one interception in a 15-14 victory against the Bears.
2017: Traded to the San Francisco 49ers
Near the end of the 2017 season, Jimmy Garoppolo was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
February 8, 2018: Signed 5-Year Contract with 49ers
On February 8, 2018, Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers agreed to terms on a 5-year contract, which at the time was the largest in NFL history on an annual basis.
April 30, 2018: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018
On April 30, 2018, Jimmy Garoppolo was voted as the 90th best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.
2018: Injuries in San Francisco
Due to injuries in 2018, Jimmy Garoppolo missed most of the season.
2018: Draft Pick Compensation
In the 2018 NFL draft, the Patriots received a second-round pick from the 49ers as part of the trade for Jimmy Garoppolo.
2019: Successful Season with 49ers
In 2019, Jimmy Garoppolo had a successful season, finishing with 3,978 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the 49ers to the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. He was also the runner-up for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
2019: Led 49ers to Super Bowl LIV
In 2019, Jimmy Garoppolo led the 49ers to the top conference seed and an appearance in Super Bowl LIV.
November 5, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve
On November 5, 2020, Jimmy Garoppolo was placed on injured reserve due to re-aggravating his high ankle sprain.
2020: Injuries in San Francisco
Due to injuries in 2020, Jimmy Garoppolo missed most of the season.
2020: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2020
In 2020, Jimmy Garoppolo was ranked 43rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2021: Started Season as 49ers Quarterback
In 2021, Jimmy Garoppolo began the season as the starting quarterback for the 49ers, playing in 15 games and throwing for 3,810 yards and 20 touchdowns.
2021: NFC Championship Game Appearance
In 2021, Jimmy Garoppolo helped lead the 49ers to an NFC Championship Game appearance.
December 6, 2022: Injury Update
On December 6, 2022, it was reported that Jimmy Garoppolo did not suffer a Lisfranc foot injury, and had a return timetable of 7–8 weeks.
2022: Backup Quarterback
In 2022, Jimmy Garoppolo began the season as a backup quarterback for the 49ers after Trey Lance was named the starter. He later returned to the starting role after an injury to Lance and agreed to a one-year contract to remain with the team.
2022: Season-Ending Injury
In 2022, Jimmy Garoppolo suffered another season-ending injury while playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
March 17, 2023: Signed with the Las Vegas Raiders
On March 17, 2023, Jimmy Garoppolo signed a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with head coach Josh McDaniels.
October 31, 2023: Benched by Raiders
On October 31, 2023, Jimmy Garoppolo was benched by the Las Vegas Raiders in favor of Aidan O'Connell, following a 3-5 start and leading the NFL in interceptions.
March 13, 2024: Released by the Raiders
On March 13, 2024, Jimmy Garoppolo was released by the Las Vegas Raiders.
March 19, 2024: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams
On March 19, 2024, Jimmy Garoppolo signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
