Rams Keep Door Open for Garoppolo as Backup QB

0:00On April 22nd, Sean McVeigh and the Los Angeles Rams are keeping the door wide open for Jimmy Garoppolo to come back as a backup quarterback in 20. 26. Despite talk of Garoppolo retiring, the head coach made it clear he is not pushing, but hopes the veteran sticks around after two solid seasons behind. Matthew Stafford. Garoppolo is now a free agent with no firm plans. The Rams are short on options at quarterback right now. They only have sets and been locked in under contract while sorting out Stafford's next deal. Earlier this offseason, they chased Kurt Cousins too, but he landed with the Las Vegas Raiders instead, leaving that backup spot wide open. McVeigh has stressed respecting Garoppolo's space after building a strong two-year bond. He does not want to force anything but made sure Garoppolo knows he is a key piece if he decides to keep playing. Fans see this as smart planning amid the team's thin-depth chart. They have kept open talks with Garoppolo and his agents with no set deadline in sight.

1:01McVeigh remains optimistic that the signal caller will rethink retirement and rejoin the squad when ready. Looking ahead, the Rams might eye the 2026 NFL draft to bolster the position, but for now, they wait on Garoppolo's call while prepping. For whatever comes next.