March 30 (UPI) -- Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins are among the backup quarterbacks the Los Angeles Rams will consider signing, coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday.
Garoppolo, who spent last season as the primary backup to Rams starter Matthew Stafford, is a free agent this off-season. Stetson Bennett and Stafford are the only quarterbacks under contract with the Rams in 2026.
The Atlanta Falcons, who signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in 2024, released the veteran quarterback this off-season.
McVay said at the NFL annual meetings Monday in Phoenix that he spoke to Cousins and his agent about potentially backing up Stafford, according to ESPN and the Rams website. The Rams also hope Garoppolo decides to return.
Stafford, 38, signed a two-year, $84 million restructured contract with the Rams last off-season. The 17-year veteran led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and a career-high 46 passing touchdowns en route to MVP honors last season. Stafford completed 65% of his throws and threw just eight interceptions over 17 starts.
