NFL

Patriots trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo to 49ers for 2nd rounder

By Josh Dubow The Associated Press

October 30, 2017 - 8:24 pm

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands off there ball to running back Dion Lewis (33) against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on Aug 10, 2017. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly acquired their quarterback of the future by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo.

ESPN reports Monday that the Niners dealt a 2018 second-round pick to the Patriots for Garoppolo. San Francisco (0-8) had been expected to either draft a quarterback high in the first round next year or try to acquire a proven starter like Kirk Cousins in free agency.

Instead, they decided to strike early and put the fate of their franchise in the hands in a quarterback who has started just two games in four NFL seasons.

Both teams have declined to confirm the trade.

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph () in the second half of an NFL football game ...

Former Broncos coach becomes Raiders’ 7th coaching candidate

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 13, 2025 - 8:24 am

The Raiders added a seventh name to their list of coaching candidates Monday. It’s the second candidate they’ve asked to speak to within their division.

Raiders continue philanthropic, sustainability and alumni work in Las Vegas

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 13, 2025 - 10:09 am

The Raiders off-the-field initiatives continue to rack up positive impacts on the Las Vegas Valley.

Venue change causes Vikings-Rams line move; pro bettor picks side

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 13, 2025 - 7:00 am

The Vikings are 2½-point favorites over the Rams in Monday’s NFL wild-card playoff game in Arizona. Minnesota was a 1-point favorite before the game moved locations.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates with wide receiver Curtis Samuel (1) after ...

NFL playoff betting: Bills-Ravens line close in divisional round duel

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 12, 2025 - 9:09 pm

The Bills are consensus 1-point favorites over the Ravens in Sunday’s divisional round playoff game at Buffalo. It’s a rematch of Baltimore’s 35-10 win over Buffalo in Week 4.

John Teel, left, of Cleveland, holds up his tiny check, with help from Circa owner Derek Steven ...

‘Brown Clown’ goes ‘opposite’ to win $100K booby prize in Circa contest

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 12, 2025 - 2:45 pm

Cleveland resident John Teel, using the alias “The Brown Clown,” earned $100,000 for winning the last-place booby prize in the Circa Million contest.

Former NFL player and Fox NFL host Tom Brady looks on prior to the NFL football game between th ...

‘This is Tom’s show now’: Brady influencing Raiders’ coach, GM search

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 12, 2025 - 2:12 pm

New minority owner Tom Brady’s voice is carrying a lot of weight with Mark Davis in the Raiders’ search for a new coach and general manager.

Team BP -- from left, Daniel Skubal, Nick Mariano and Tom Santoli -- accepts the $1 million pri ...

Circa Million NFL contest winner turns ‘afterthought’ into $1M

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 1:59 pm

Daniel Skubal entered the Circa Million contest as an afterthought after buying into the $14.3 million Circa Survivor. The decision was worth $1 million.

Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis, center left, sits next to NFL superstar Tom Brady during the f ...

Hill: Where does Raiders coaching job rank among openings?

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 12:23 pm

The Raiders need to sell the idea that Tom Brady will bring stability to the front office because, let’s face it, their coaching job isn’t the most attractive of the six available.

Vegas Nation team member Vincent "Vinny" Bonsignore in the Las Vegas Review-Journal T ...

RJ Raiders reporter wins Nevada Sportswriter of the Year award

By Ben Gotz / RJ

January 13, 2025 - 9:40 am

Review-Journal Raiders reporter Vincent Bonsignore was named the Nevada State Sportswriter of the Year, the National Sports Media Association announced last week.

Deion Sanders expresses interest in Raiders’ coaching job

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 1:33 pm

NFL-connected associates of Colorado coach Deion Sanders have reached out to the Raiders to express his interest in the team’s coaching job, according to a source.