Every NFL team’s highest salary for the 2023 season
By Nick Villano
Las Vegas Raiders: Jimmy Garoppolo — $23.8 million
Jimmy Garoppolo had an interesting offseason. He went into free agency thinking he would be one of the most coveted quarterbacks on the market. There weren’t a lot of options under center, and Jimmy G had a history of playing above the Mendoza Line. He ended up signing a big contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Then, some injury issues came up. Now, his contract is completely different.
The Raiders changed the fabric of Garoppolo’s deal due to injury concerns. There is a waiver in Garoppolo’s deal that could lead to the Raiders cutting him outright. He signed the deal knowing the stigma that “injured quarterback” carries.
Due to the new clause, Garoppolo actually has the second-highest salary in the NFL. This doesn’t include any bonuses, but on pure game check, only Ryan Tannehill makes more than Garoppolo.
In all likelihood, the Raiders and Garoppolo are going to continue their relationship. Unless something happens in the preseason, Jimmy G is getting another starting opportunity. The Raiders’ backups consist of Brian Hoyer and Aidan O’Connell. Josh McDaniels could be coaching for his job. He cannot take a chance with anyone besides Garoppolo. That means Jimmy G is getting the big contract.