SportyTV | Raiders quarterback Garoppolo to start Monday night after clearing concussion protocol

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has cleared concussion protocol and will start Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

Garoppolo missed Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, with rookie Aidan O’Connell making his NFL debut.

Garoppolo was injured in a 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 24 but played the entire game and was checked for a concussion afterward.

“There were some hits that game, so it could’ve been a number of different ones,” he said. “But really just after the game, the doctors grabbed me, started going through it, and next thing I know I was in the protocol. So, weird situation, but we got through it.”

The concussion was another setback for the 31-year-old Garoppolo, who has struggled to stay healthy over the past several seasons.

Las Vegas signed Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract in March, including $34 million guaranteed, but the 10-year veteran is off to a shaky start with his new team. He has thrown for 709 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions for the 1-3 Raiders.

“We’re getting there,” Garoppolo said. “Every day, it’s what we’re trying to do. We have to take care of the ball, starting with myself. I think that’s where it all starts. But after that it’s just about making plays. We’ve got playmakers all over the field, just have to get them the rock.”