The Las Vegas Raiders have spent years cycling through quarterbacks, chasing stability at the most important position in football. Each new addition came with promise. Each one left behind questions. Even after a former starter has moved on, the franchise finds itself back in the headlines and not in the way it hoped.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s NFL future is still unclear. The veteran QB is considering his next step after spending the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Recent comments have added some intrigue and tension to his free agency.
Former Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo Calls the Raiders a ‘Bad Organization’ in a Blunt Assessment
Dec 12, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (11) warms up before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Dec 12, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (11) warms up before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Garoppolo did not hold back. In a recent interview circulating on social media, the former Las Vegas Raiders QB described his experience with the franchise as part of a “bad organization,” offering a pointed reflection on his time in Vegas.
“I’ve been in a bad organization, and I’ve seen how it can wear on you throughout the year. Just talking to my brothers, my family, didn’t want to go through that again.”
🚨In a recent interview, Jimmy Garoppolo took aim at the Las Vegas Raiders, describing his past experience with the franchise as being part of a “bad organization”:
“I’ve been in a bad organization, and I’ve seen how it can wear on you throughout the year. Just talking to my… pic.twitter.com/bmeLtmKzx7
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) April 5, 2026
Following a frustrating period with the Raiders, his comments were widely viewed as a pointed critique of the team and quickly circulated.
Garoppolo’s stint in Las Vegas never found traction. Signed in 2023 to a three-year deal worth $72.75 million, he struggled with injuries and inconsistency. The veteran appeared in seven games, making six starts, before being benched. The partnership with Las Vegas dissolved much sooner than anticipated as the organization moved forward without him.
This was not just frustration. It reflected a situation that derailed both the player’s and the team’s plans. It shows how much the environment matters for a QB in the later stages of his career.
Now considered an experienced backup rather than a franchise starter, Garoppolo is weighing his options, which include a potential return to the Los Angeles Rams. The Green Bay Packers have also been among the teams linked to his situation this offseason, while the Arizona Cardinals recently addressed their depth by adding Gardner Minshew.
Garoppolo might take his time before committing to a new team. Given that quarterback injuries are an unavoidable reality, a patient approach could eventually lead to a more certain opportunity for significant snaps. This strategy reflects his recent emphasis on choosing a stable environment over a mere chance to play.
The Raiders just signed Kirk Cousins to a one-year deal with $20 million guaranteed as their latest answer under center, hoping to reset the narrative. Garoppolo’s public criticism reopens questions about organizational direction and player experience.