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Trey Lance was replaced by Jimmy Garoppolo in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ Week Two divisional clash with the Seattle Seahawks after sustaining an ankle injury; Garoppolo had looked set to leave the team earlier this offseason, but could now be set for a spell as starter
Last Updated: 18/09/22 11:03pm
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is carted off the field
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Sunday’s Week Two clash with the Seattle Seahawks.
The second-year play-caller was forced off in the first quarter following a tackle from Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton while running the ball himself out of play-action.
Lance was left in visible pain on the ground before having his leg put in an air cast and being taken to the locker room where he was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game.
Lance is helped onto the cart by Niners staff
Jimmy Garoppolo subsequently entered the game under center after losing the starting job to the 2021 third overall pick earlier this offseason.
Garoppolo had been given permission to seek out a trade partner and spent much of the summer practising away from the team, before agreeing a one-year contract including a $6.5m fully guaranteed base salary to remain with the team.
He could now play a significant role in the 49ers’ season should Lance face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Lance finished 13 of 28 for 164 yards and an interception alongside 54 rushing yards off 13 carries in the 19-10 defeat to the Chicago Bears in Week One. He had been two of three for 30 yards with 13 yards on the ground at the time he left the game against the Seahawks.
