The Las Vegas Raiders have ruled Jimmy Garoppolo out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of a concussion.

Who gets the start at quarterback is still uncertain less than 24 hours before kickoff.

Garoppolo practised on a limited basis Thursday and Friday but has not cleared the league's concussion protocol and Las Vegas announced Saturday night that he would not play.

The Raiders did not say who would start between veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O'Connell.

 

#LVvsLAC Injury Update:

QB Jimmy Garoppolo and CB Nate Hobbs have been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game.

RB Brandon Bolden did not travel with the team due to a personal reason. He will meet the team in Los Angeles and is expected to play on Sunday.

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 30, 2023

Garoppolo played every snap in last Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was evaluated for a concussion afterward.

The concussion is the latest 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 1-2 Raiders.

Hoyer is a 15-year veteran and is 16-24 in 40 career starts. In 77 career games, the 37-year-old has thrown for 10,668 yards with 53 TDs and 35 interceptions.

The Raiders also said starting cornerback Nate Hobbs won't play because of an injured ankle, while running back Brandon Bolden is expected to play despite not travelling with the team to Los Angeles because of a personal reason.