Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo Injury Concerns Raised; Commanders Ex Carson Wentz to Sign?

Jimmy Garoppolo's injuries may prevent him from playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Could that open the door for former Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz to play?

Jeremy Brener | May 28, 2023

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The Las Vegas Raiders are making a big splash by signing Jimmy Garoppolo to quarterback the team, but there's a chance the organization may not even start him for a single game.

According to sources, Garoppolo underwent surgery for his foot and has yet to pass a physical with the Raiders. The Raiders included a clause in his contract called "Addendum G," which could affect Garoppolo's future with the team.

Per Pro Football Talk: "The contract preserves the team’s ability to terminate the agreement with no further obligation, “for any reason related to the Waiver and Release attached as Addendum G.”

If Garoppolo isn't healthy, it means that the Raiders could be in the market for a quarterback. Among the top free agents on the market is former Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz.

Wentz underperformed while with the Commanders, throwing for just 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in eight games with the team. The team ultimately decided to move forward with Sam Howell rather than try another year of the Wentz experiment.

Even though Wentz has been unsigned thus far, ESPN reports that he is working out and preparing for the season on his own.

"He’s been working out in L.A. in preparation for the season, he’s received interest from teams and he might wait longer into the offseason to see what develops. But he’s open to starter or backup roles," ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler tweeted.

If Garoppolo's injury situation continues to go south, signing Wentz could be an option for the Raiders.

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Published May 28, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.