Jimmy Garoppolo's 'Peace Out' Instagram Post Was A Hack
BOSTON (CBS) - Jimmy Garoppolo has not been traded by the New England Patriots.
The Patriots backup QB took to Facebook on Friday morning to let the world know that his Instagram account was hacked overnight, and he's still a member of the defending Super Bowl champs.
His agent, Don Yee, also confirmed that the post was a hack.
Don Yee, agent for #Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo, says: "Jimmy's social media account was hacked."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
A cryptic message appeared on Garoppolo's Instagram page around 4 a.m. Friday saying:
"So grateful for my time in New England. Peace out Boston." There was also a photo of the backup quarterback holding the Lombardi Trophy.
The post remained up for several hours until it was removed sometime after 9 a.m., causing quite the commotion on social media.
Just before 5:30 a.m. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported on Twitter that it looked like Garoppolo's account had been hacked:
Spoke to someone close to Jimmy Garoppolo who had no knowledge of any trade and believes it's a hack. Alas, it's 5:26 am now & we're all up
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Rapoport also said there have been no trade talks with the Cleveland Browns, the team reportedly leading the pursuit for Garoppolo.
ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss reported something similar about a possible hack/hoax moments later:
Source close to Jimmy G: No knowledge of any trade. Believes Instagram post (https://t.co/HfFqiAKyI1)
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 10, 2017
is hoax/hack that has set off frenzy.
I'm told that there are "no trade talks" for Jimmy Garoppolo and the #Browns going on, at this time.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2017
The Patriots did not have a comment on the original post.
BREAKING - #Patriots spokesman tells me they are "not aware" that #JimmyGaroppolo is leaving. Won't comment on his social media post. #WBZ
— Kate Merrill (@KateMerrill) March 10, 2017
.@wbznewsradio spoke to #Patriots this morning. We were told they have no comment as to whether or not Jimmy Garoppolo's been traded.
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) March 10, 2017
Stay tuned.