Seahawks consider adding veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after Sam Darnold injury
Seattle may look to sign former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a backup if Sam Darnold's hip injury sidelines him for an extended period.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury during the team's narrow victory over the New England Patriots, prompting backup Drew Lock to play most of the game. While initial assessments suggest the injury is not season-ending, the duration of Darnold's absence remains uncertain.
If the Seahawks need an experienced reserve, they could target former San Francisco 49ers starter Jimmy Garoppolo, who most recently served as a backup to Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams. Garoppolo has a prior connection to Seattle through offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, a longtime assistant in San Francisco, which could ease his integration into the Seahawks' offensive scheme.
Garoppolo, who has faced retirement speculation, would likely serve as a backup to Lock but could assume a larger role if injuries or performance issues arise. The move would represent another stint for Garoppolo in the NFC West and could provide him with a final opportunity to contribute on the field.