Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended by the NFL for two games per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo is being suspended two games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, league sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 16, 2024
The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per sources. pic.twitter.com/NXE6siAYDb
This suspension is notable because it should void the $11.25 million salary guarantee that Garoppolo has for 2024 which makes things far easier for the Raiders to release Garoppolo. This will bring his dead money figure down from $28.4 million to $17.1 million and also avoid having to make any cash payments following his release. Garoppolo has a roster bonus due on the 5th day of the league year so his release would be processed before that.
Garoppolo had signed a three year $72.75 million contract with the Raiders last season that was subject to a lot of scrutiny due to protections for an existing injury. The Raiders modified the deal a few times last year before Garoppolo fell out of favor with the team and lost his starting job.