Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Saturday. Here’s what you need to know:
- The Raiders placed the veteran quarterback in concussion protocol Monday. As of Wednesday, he had yet to return to practice.
- Garoppolo played every snap against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday but was evaluated for a concussion after the game. He took numerous big hits during the game, and coach Josh McDaniels said the reason for him being placed in the protocol could’ve been an accumulation of blows rather than one major hit.
- Las Vegas cornerback Nate Hobbs is also out Sunday with an ankle injury, the team said.
QB Jimmy Garoppolo and CB Nate Hobbs have been ruled OUT for #Raiders Sunday.
RB Brandon Bolden did not travel with the team due to a personal reason, but will meet team in LA and is expected to play.— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) September 30, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
Who could start for Raiders vs. Chargers?
With Garoppolo sidelined, the Raiders will likely turn to Brian Hoyer as their starter against Los Angeles. He has been the backup through the first three weeks of the season — Aidan O’Connell was inactive — and appears to be in line to make his first start of the season.
Hoyer started one game for the New England Patriots last year, but he made just six pass attempts and hasn’t logged significant game action since he made six starts for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. The 37-year-old’s ceiling is limited, but the Raiders value his knowledge of the system — he played under McDaniels for years with the Patriots — and experience. — Reed
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