While there has been so much talk about who would be his replacement Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers, there appears to be a chance that Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be able to play.
He is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after Sunday’s 23-18 home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday that Garoppolo is still in the protocol, but indicated he is making progress. McDaniels stated it is possible Garoppolo will be ready to play Sunday.
“(Garoppolo is) moving (through the protocol),” McDaniels said. “We have to see how fast it moves.