In a shocking turn of events, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's time with the Oakland Raiders has come to an unofficial end. Sources have confirmed that Garoppolo has been suspended for two games due to a violation of the NFL's Performance Enhancing Substances Policy. It has also been revealed that the Raiders plan to release Garoppolo next month, strategically timing it to avoid paying him an $11.25 million roster bonus.

Garoppolo, who had entered the 2024 season with a fully guaranteed $11.25 million salary, faced setbacks right from the beginning. His contract press conference got delayed after he failed a physical and required additional foot surgery. Consequently, the Raiders had to rework his three-year, $73 million contract, eventually restoring $33.75 million as guaranteed.

The 32-year-old quarterback's performance on the field failed to impress. Garoppolo's struggles were evident as he led the league in interceptions with nine before being benched in Week 9. His passing stats showcased a lackluster performance, completing 110 of 168 passes for 1,205 yards and only seven touchdowns.

The release of Garoppolo leaves the Raiders with only two quarterbacks on their roster, Aidan O'Connell and Brian Hoyer. However, it has been revealed that Hoyer will not be returning either. In light of this situation, the Raiders are expected to be aggressive in their pursuit of a new quarterback, either through trading up in the draft or signing a veteran free agent.

Garoppolo's journey in Oakland comes to an end amidst changes within the organization. The firing of general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels, who brought him in due to their New England Patriots ties, further adds to the tumultuous nature of Garoppolo's tenure with the Raiders.

It is worth noting that Garoppolo had previously achieved success in leading the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2021 after being acquired from the Patriots. However, his performance with the Raiders failed to live up to expectations.

As Garoppolo accepts his two-game suspension and the impending release from the Raiders, the football world awaits to see where his next chapter will unfold.