Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has cleared concussion protocol, the team announced Friday. He is expected to start on Monday night vs. the Packers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Garoppolo suffered the concussion during the Raiders’ week three loss vs. the Steelers, although he played in the entire game and was diagnosed after the game ended. He has been in concussion protocol ever since Sept. 25, a total of 11 days, before finally clearing tests this week.
The quarterback missed last week’s matchup vs. the Chargers, as rookie Aidan O’Connell got the start instead. With Garoppolo out against Los Angeles, O’Connell threw for 238 yards with no passing touchdowns and one interceptions, although he did run for a score.
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In three games this year, Garoppolo has a 1–2 record with 709 passing yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. Las Vegas hosts the Packers on Monday Night Football in what will be their second home game of the season.
