sport news Jimmy G in the DMV?! 'Parameters' between 49ers & Washington were 'in place' ... trends now Jimmy G in Washington?! Trade 'parameters' between San Francisco and Commanders were 'in place' before Garoppolo opted for deal fell apart leaving the NFC East team to turn attention to Carson Wentz Jimmy Garoppolo was set to be dealt to Washington after trade parameters were agreed at the NFL Combine after the ex-Patriot was displaced as the starter Offseason shoulder surgery on his throwing shoulder nixed the move from SF Washington instead traded for Carson Wentz from Indianapolis this offseason Click here for all your latest international Sports news from DailyMail.com By Patrick Djordjevic For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:28 BST, 25 September 2022 | Updated: 15:28 BST, 25 September 2022 Viewcomments Jimmy Garoppolo will suit up for NFC power San Francisco on Sunday Night Football vs. Denver but things could have been very different. In another world, the former Patriots signal-caller could have strapped his helmet on in the capital vs. Philadelphia. However, Garoppolo's decision to have offseason shoulder surgery dismantled a trade to Washington which had 'the parameters of a trade agreement in place' during the NFL Combine, per Adam Schefter. Jimmy Garoppolo will have the chance to lead the 49ers to another NFC Championship game A series of draft picks were said to have been agreed compensation but surgery on Garoppolo's throwing shoulder caused the Commanders to look elsewhere. Washington landed on former Philadelphia Eagle, trading two third-round picks, along with a fourth-rounder to Indianapolis for Wentz. In a serendipitous twist of fate, San Francisco now need Garoppolo -- who was once deemed surplus to requirements -- more than ever. Carson Wentz faces his former team, Philadelphia, at home in his third game as a Commander The 30-year-old was named the backup to Trey Lance in training camp but was called into action following the sophomore's broken ankle vs. Seattle last Sunday. Garoppolo steered San Francisco to a comfortable 27-7 victory and will now likely be the starter for the season's entirety. Wentz meanwhile has had a reasonable start to life in the DMV as Washington sit 1-1 heading into the Week 3 game vs. Philadelphia. Jimmy G was mobbed by his teammates after a promising performance last Sunday vs. Seattle Through two games, Wentz has a passer rating of 100.3 completing 65.5% of his throws for 650 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Ahead of his season debut as the starter, Garoppolo has a 61.9% completion rate, 154 yards and a touchdown. He can add to his tally when Russell Wilson, and the Broncos return to the home of their Super Bowl 50 triumph for an 8.20 ET kickoff. 49ers quarterback Trey Lance writhed on the turf in pain after breaking his ankle in Week 2 Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility