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The Shanaplan: Why Jimmy Garoppolo wasn’t an option for the Commanders

The NFL has a propensity to grab your attention year-round. For the next week or so, our eyes will be glued to the league as free agent negotiations have already begun.

The 49ers have already made a signing! Kidding, kind of. The team announced a one-year extension for backup center Jaken Brendel. The 29-year-old, who was scheduled to be a restricted free agent, played 76 snaps (70 on special teams) in 2021 while serving as C Alex Mack’s backup.

The Indianapolis Colts traded quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders earlier on Wednesday.