NFL suspends head coach of the Raiders, Antonio Pierce…

Jimmy Garoppolo, the backup quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, was suspended by the NFL on Friday for the first two games of the next season for breaking the league’s and the NFL Players Association’s rules regarding performance-enhancing substances.

ESPN also stated that before a $11.25 million roster bonus becomes effective, Garoppolo, formerly of the New England Patriots, is anticipated to be released by the Raiders next month.

After youngster Aidan O’Connell took Garoppolo’s spot in the midseason and remained with the team for the remainder of the year, it seemed as though Garoppolo’s time in Las Vegas was done. Last month, the Raiders hired Tom Telesco as general manager and appointed Pierce as their full-time coach.

Under head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders signed Garoppolo to a three-year, $72.75 million contract in the offseason. He was the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback in the past, and he played in two NFC title games and the Super Bowl.

However, with a 77.6 quarterback rating this season, Garoppolo threw nine interceptions and seven touchdown passes, making room for O’Connell to take over.

Garoppolo stated that he hoped to play again someplace after the season.

At the time, Garoppolo declared, “I’m quite open.” “There are a lot of factors outside my control. I’ve had similar circumstances in the past, so as a player, you have to be somewhat adaptable. I believe that everything happens for a purpose, no matter what. You must take advantage of your circumstances.

At quarterback, the Raiders still have a lot of decisions to make.

After going 5-4 under Pierce, O’Connell may stay in his position, or Las Vegas might try to upgrade through this year’s draft, a trade, or free agency.

“I’m used to competing because there haven’t been many years where I’ve been the clear favorite heading into the game,” O’Connell stated on January 25. “To reach where I am now, I had to compete. In my opinion, competition in this league would be appropriate as well. The NFL is that. Since I’m among the greatest, it’s my responsibility to endeavor to maintain my position.