The Las Vegas Raiders required new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to sign a waiver as part of his contract acknowledging that he understands the risks of playing on his surgically repaired left foot and won't hold the team responsible for further injury, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
NFL Network reviewed Addendum G of Garoppolo's contract, which is a waiver and release of team liability. Under the addendum, Garoppolo acknowledges that without the waiver, he would not pass the team's initial physical and would not be eligible for a contract because of what is referred to as a "preexisting medial and middle cuneiform and a fracture of the base of the second metatarsal in the Player's left foot."
The season-ending injury occurred Dec. 4 when Garoppolo, then the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, was sacked on the team's opening drive against the Miami Dolphins. He was 2-for-4 for 56 yards before being replaced by rookie Brock Purdy, who led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game.
The Athletic reported Thursday that Garoppolo underwent previously undisclosed foot surgery.
NFL Network reviewed Addendum G of Garoppolo's contract, which is a waiver and release of team liability. Under the addendum, Garoppolo acknowledges that without the waiver, he would not pass the team's initial physical and would not be eligible for a contract because of what is referred to as a "preexisting medial and middle cuneiform and a fracture of the base of the second metatarsal in the Player's left foot."
The season-ending injury occurred Dec. 4 when Garoppolo, then the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, was sacked on the team's opening drive against the Miami Dolphins. He was 2-for-4 for 56 yards before being replaced by rookie Brock Purdy, who led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game.
The Athletic reported Thursday that Garoppolo underwent previously undisclosed foot surgery.
