JimmyGaroppolo

News: 6 days agoGaroppolo is not expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Cowboys, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Spin: Garoppolo did not appear among the quarterbacks suited up pregame, leaving Stetson Bennett as Dresser Winn to handle the Rams' signal-caller duties Sunday, according to Stu Jackson of the team's official site. Garoppolo is expected to serve as the No. 2 quarterback this season, though he'll still miss the first two regular-season games while serving a suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Therefore, Bennett and Winn are set to compete for the backup quarterback job to begin the 2024 campaign, so it's not too surprising that they'll be the ones under center for the team Sunday. Garoppolo's next chance to suit up this preseason will come during Saturday's exhibition against the Chargers.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Despite signing a three-year deal with the Silver and Black, Garoppolo's time in Vegas was decidedly abbreviated. The former 49er missed two outings due to injury before eventually being benched in favor of rookie Aidan O'Connell, ultimately appearing in seven games. Garoppolo registered two more interceptions (nine) than he did passing scores (seven) while averaging just 9.2 fantasy points per contest. After being cut by the Raiders, Garoppolo signed a one-year deal with the Rams. He'll be eligible to play behind Matthew Stafford in Week 3 once he serves a two-game PED suspension. Garoppolo's days as a starter and potential fantasy asset are likely over.