Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo reveals suspension resulted from last year's fumbling of NFL's therapeutic use exemption

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Former San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to once again be a backup quarterback in 2024.

But Garoppolo will not be eligible to suit up for his new team, the Los Angeles Rams, when the season kicks off. 

The two-time Super Bowl winner will serve a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. 

On Tuesday, Garoppolo revealed he violated the policy because he mishandled the NFL's therapeutic use exemption when he initially joined the Raiders.

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Jimmy Garoppolo of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas.  (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Garoppolo's violation stemmed from his use of a prescription medication. The veteran quarterback lacked a therapeutic use exemption from the NFL at the time, ESPN reported in February.

"Just messed up the TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption), really," said Garoppolo. Players can secure an exemption to use certain substances that are otherwise banned by the league. Garoppolo has not filed an appeal.

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The 32-year-old signal-caller added he's never "been in this situation before" but added that he plans to "attack OTAs, attack training camp and let those first two games pass by." Garoppolo is eligible to participate in training camp and all other facets of the Rams' offseason program.

Jimmy Garoppolo of the Las Vegas Raiders passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium