Carson Wentz Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:17:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Chiefs Sign Veteran QB Carson Wentz to a 1-Year Deal https://sportzbonanza.com/chiefs-sign-veteran-qb-carson-wentz-to-a-1-year-deal/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24070 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs got themselves a new backup quarterback. According to multiple reports, the Chiefs have signed veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz on a one-year deal. Wentz spent the first half of the 2023 NFL season unsigned before joining the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10 to serve as a backup to […]

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Reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs got themselves a new backup quarterback. According to multiple reports, the Chiefs have signed veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz on a one-year deal.

Wentz spent the first half of the 2023 NFL season unsigned before joining the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10 to serve as a backup to Matthew Stafford. Wentz played in two games, including a start in the regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, and finished the campaign with 163 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one TD on the ground.

The Chiefs have been on the market for a new backup quarterback after Blaine Gabbert, who filled the role last year, became a free agent. In Wentz, they now get arguably the most accomplished backup in the QB position in the Patrick Mahomes era.

Carson Wentz entered the NFL in 2016 as the second overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. Wentz had a breakthrough season in 2017, putting himself in the NFL MVP conversation before a torn ACL in Week 14 ended his campaign.

Wentz returned to action in 2018 but was never the same player again. After three more underwhelming seasons in Philly, he started for the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders, but was released on both occasions after just one season.

Wentz’s career stats in the NFL include 62.7% pass completion rate, 22,292 passing yards, 153 passing touchdowns, and 67 interceptions.

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Rams Set to Sign Veteran QB Carson Wentz https://sportzbonanza.com/rams-set-to-sign-veteran-qb-carson-wentz/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:44:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22553 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Los Angeles Rams have a deal in place with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. According to multiple reports, Wentz will ink a contract until the end of the season to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup. The Rams brought in Wentz ahead of their bye week, wanting to give the 30-year-old player more time to study […]

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The Los Angeles Rams have a deal in place with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. According to multiple reports, Wentz will ink a contract until the end of the season to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup.

The Rams brought in Wentz ahead of their bye week, wanting to give the 30-year-old player more time to study the playbook. In a corresponding move, the team waived Brett Rypien.

With Stafford dealing with a UCL sprain in his thumb, the Rams were forced to turn to Rypien for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. The Boise State product had a disappointing outing, managing to complete just 46.4% of his passes while throwing for 130 yards and an interception.

The Rams hope that Stafford will recover in time for the Week 11 clash against the Seattle Seahawks. However, if that doesn’t turn out to be the case, Wentz likely gives them a much better chance of being competitive.

Carson Wentz entered the league in 2016 as a second-overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the same draft in which the Rams took Jarred Goff with the first overall pick. Wentz seemed on his way to stardom with an impressive start to the 2017 season that saw him play as an MVP candidate before suffering an ACL tear in Week 14.

Wentz would return from his injury in 2018 but has never reached the same level of play. He left the Eagles after the 2020 season and spent the past two years with the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders.

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QB Carson Wentz Wants to Play in 2023, Open to a Backup Role https://sportzbonanza.com/qb-carson-wentz-wants-to-play-in-2023-open-to-a-backup-role/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:56:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21366 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz wants to play in the NFL this season, even if it means taking a backup role. This was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler during a recent appearance on SportsCenter. According to Fowler, Wentz received interest from a number of teams in recent weeks and has communicated to them that he would […]

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Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz wants to play in the NFL this season, even if it means taking a backup role. This was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler during a recent appearance on SportsCenter.

According to Fowler, Wentz received interest from a number of teams in recent weeks and has communicated to them that he would be open to coming in either as a starter or as a No. 2 quarterback. It is unclear which teams have Wentz on their radar at the moment.

It was previously reported that Wentz spent time in the offseason working with former Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden as he waits for a new opportunity. Gruden is known as a “quarterbacks’ guru” around the league and has a track of success in helping struggling quarterbacks improve their game. 

Once considered one of the up-and-coming quarterbacks in the league, Carson Wentz saw his stock plummet in recent years. He struggled during his stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders in the past two seasons, with both teams electing to move on from him after just one season.

Wentz played eight games in 2022, missing a good chunk of time due to a finger injury and failing to get his job back after recovering. He finished the campaign with a 2-5 record as a starter, throwing for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

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Washington Commanders Cut QB Carson Wentz https://sportzbonanza.com/washington-commanders-cut-qb-carson-wentz/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20241 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they are releasing quarterback Carson Wentz. The move brings Wentz’s disappointing tenure with the franchise to an end less than a year since being acquired in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts. By moving on from Wentz, the Commanders will save around $26 million in cap space. They […]

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The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they are releasing quarterback Carson Wentz. The move brings Wentz’s disappointing tenure with the franchise to an end less than a year since being acquired in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts.

By moving on from Wentz, the Commanders will save around $26 million in cap space. They are also getting an additional $2.3 million in cap relief after releasing veteran safety Bobby McCain.

The Commanders traded two third-round picks pick to get Wentz last offseason, hoping they could get his career back on track and get the guy that was an MVP candidate early in his career. However, the move proved quite disappointing for both sides.

Wentz started the season in a promising fashion, throwing for 650 yards and seven touchdowns in his first two games as a Commander. However, this proved to be only temporary as the 30-year-old struggled in the next four weeks before fracturing his finger in Week 6 and landing on injured reserves. In total, the former second-overall pick finished the campaign with 1,755 passing yards, 11 TDs, and nine picks.

After ending the Wentz experiment, the Commanders are now expected to pursue a veteran quarterback like Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo on the free agent market. However, it wouldn’t be surprising that the franchise decides to give sophomore signal-caller Sam Howell a chance under center.

Wentz, on the other hand, gets a slight head start on other free-agent quarterbacks after the release. It is hard to believe he will receive another chance to start, but he will be a tempting option for teams looking at a high-end backup. 

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Colts Trade QB Carson Wentz to Commanders for Picks https://sportzbonanza.com/colts-trade-qb-carson-wentz-to-commanders-for-picks/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:42:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=17753 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017After just one season, the Indianapolis Colts decided to end their Carson Wentz experiment. According to multiple reports, the Colts agreed to trade the struggling quarterback to the Washington Commanders in exchange for draft picks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders are giving up third-round selections in 2022 and 2023. The 2023 third-rounder could […]

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After just one season, the Indianapolis Colts decided to end their Carson Wentz experiment. According to multiple reports, the Colts agreed to trade the struggling quarterback to the Washington Commanders in exchange for draft picks.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders are giving up third-round selections in 2022 and 2023. The 2023 third-rounder could become a second-round pick if Washington plays Wentz on 70 percent or more of their offensive snaps.

The Colts, on the other hand, will give up a seven-round selection alongside Wentz. The two teams will also swap their second-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Colts acquired Carson Wentz last offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles, hoping the 29-year-old can get his career back on track after struggling for the past couple of years. But while Wentz delivered some promising performances in 2021, he failed to provide consistency on the position and was one of the main reasons why Indianapolis missed the playoffs in a spectacular fashion. The former no. 2 pick completed 62.4 percent of his passes last season while throwing for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

The Commanders are now hoping to succeed where Indianapolis failed. Despite Wentz’s shortcomings, Washington believes he can still provide them an upgrade at the QB position. Last season, they finished 7-10 with undrafted signal-caller Taylor Heinicke as their primary starter.

On the other hand, Indianapolis will get back on the market to look for its franchise quarterback once again. This will be the fifth straight year that the Colts will have a new starter in Week 1.

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Colts Optimistic About QB Carson Wentz and G Quenton Nelson Playing in Week 1 https://sportzbonanza.com/colts-optimistic-about-qb-carson-wentz-and-g-quenton-nelson-playing-in-week-1/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:38:58 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16279 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Indianapolis Colts finally received some positive news ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to reports, the Colts are growing optimistic that they will have both quarterback Carson Wentz and Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson on their disposal for Week 1. Wentz and Nelson underwent foot surgeries for similar injuries in early August, and the […]

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Indianapolis Colts finally received some positive news ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to reports, the Colts are growing optimistic that they will have both quarterback Carson Wentz and Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson on their disposal for Week 1.

Wentz and Nelson underwent foot surgeries for similar injuries in early August, and the initial prognosis was that they will be out anywhere from five to 12 weeks. However, the duo is reportedly recovering faster than expected, and Indianapolis coaching staff now believes they will be ready to take the field for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Colts will further re-evaluate their recovery timeline after they are two weeks removed from the surgery.

Colts acquired Carson Wentz in March, sending Philadelphia Eagles a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 conditional second-rounder in exchange. Wentz, who had a disappointing 2020 NFL season with the Eagles, is locked in as the team’s starting quarterback for this season and beyond.

If Wentz isn’t able to go in Week 1, the Colts will turn to either Jacob Eason or Sam Ehlinger. Eason was the team’s fourth-round pick last year and served as a third-string QB in 2020, while Ehlinger is a sixth-round rookie who played his college football at Texas.

Since being drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Quenton Nelson emerged as one of the best guards in the league. He played all 48 games in his three seasons as a pro, picking up three Pro Bowl and three First-Team All-Pro nods.

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Eagles Trade QB Carson Wentz to the Colts for 2 Picks https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-trade-qb-carson-wentz-to-the-colts-for-2-picks/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:40:49 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15721 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly agreed to trade their quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in 2021 and a conditional second-rounder in 2022 as part of the deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the second-round selection can become a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75 percent of the snaps […]

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The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly agreed to trade their quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in 2021 and a conditional second-rounder in 2022 as part of the deal.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the second-round selection can become a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75 percent of the snaps in the 2021 NFL season. It will also happen if he plays 70 percent or more snaps and the Colts make the playoffs.

The trade can’t become official until the start of the new league year on March 17th.

The two teams have been reportedly engaged in the conversations for weeks, trying to work out a deal. The Eagles tried to stir up the market and get a better trade package, but Wentz didn’t attract much interest from other teams so they ended up taking the Colts offer.

The deal represents a fresh start for the Eagles, who move on from the player they traded up to get with the No. 2 pick in 2016. While Carson Wentz initially lived up to the expectations, his injuries and inconsistent play in recent seasons have paved the way for his exit.

Wentz had a disastrous 2020 campaign, completing just 57.4 percent of his passes (34th in the NFL) and throwing league-leading 15 picks. This caused the Eagles to bench the 28-year-old QB and turn to rookie Jalen Hurts towards the end of the regular season.

The Eagles are now expected to install Hurts as their starter in 2021, although reports say that the team will bring in a veteran for the position.

Carson Wentz, on the other hand, will be reunited with Frank Reich in Indianapolis and get a chance to resurrect his career. While Reich was the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2017, Wentz had an MVP-worthy outing before an ACL injury cut his season short.  He earned his only All-Pro, and Pro Bowl nods that year.

The Colts have been without a long-term solution at the QB position since Andrew Luck retired. Wentz could be that guy if the new surroundings help him rediscover his form considering his upside. If not, the Colts won’t lose much considering the low price they paid.

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Eagles Name Jalen Hurts As Their Starting QB https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-name-jalen-hurts-as-their-starting-qb/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:34:48 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15107 In a move that would have seemed inconceivable just a short time ago, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have benched Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, and that Jalen Hurts will start the team’s Sunday matchup against the Saints. Wentz, a 2017 Pro Bowler who excelled during his first four seasons as the […]

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In a move that would have seemed inconceivable just a short time ago, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have benched Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, and that Jalen Hurts will start the team’s Sunday matchup against the Saints.

Wentz, a 2017 Pro Bowler who excelled during his first four seasons as the Eagles’ starting quarterback, is in the midst of a 2020 to forget. This has, of course, coincided with Philadelphia’s disappointing 3-8-1 record.

After throwing only 7 interceptions in each of his past three seasons, Wentz’s inaccuracy has skyrocketed in 2020 as he has thrown 15 interceptions to go along with only 16 touchdowns.

Not only this, but Wentz’s completion percentage of 57.4% sits well below his career average of 62.6%.

With the team’s playoff hopes slim and coach Doug Pederson looking to generate a spark for his struggling team, former Alabama star Jalen Hurts will take the field on Sunday as the team’s #1 option at the position.

The rookie QB, who was selected in the 2nd round by the Eagles in this summer’s NFL Draft, has appeared in 11 games this season, throwing for 142 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.

Hurts won’t have it easy against one of the league’s best teams on Sunday, but it will be his first chance to audition for a job that he could potentially earn on a full-time basis.

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Eagles Won’t Bench Struggling QB Carson Wentz: “That’s a Bad Message” https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-wont-bench-struggling-qb-carson-wentz-thats-a-bad-message/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:40:02 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14898 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Quarterback Carson Wentz seems to be playing worse as the 2020 season progresses, making it difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles to get in control of the weak NFC East. But despite this, Wentz seems to have the support of his head coach Doug Pederson. Wentz produced another struggling performance in Sunday’s 22-17 loss to Cleveland […]

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Quarterback Carson Wentz seems to be playing worse as the 2020 season progresses, making it difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles to get in control of the weak NFC East. But despite this, Wentz seems to have the support of his head coach Doug Pederson.

Wentz produced another struggling performance in Sunday’s 22-17 loss to Cleveland Browns when he helped the opposing team produce nine points. He first threw a pick-six and later took a sack in his endzone, which resulted in a safety.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Pederson rejected the possibility of benching Wentz and said that this move would send a “bad message” to the rest of the team.

“I think you’re sending the wrong message to your football team that the season is over,” said Pederson. “That’s a bad message.”

After the loss against the Browns, the Eagles are currently sitting on a 3-6-1 result. In any other division, this would have them out of the playoff contention already, but since they play in NFC East, they can still make the postseason.

That will be easier said than done, as Carson Wentz has been one of the worst quarterbacks in the NFL throughout the first 10 games. Although he threw for 2,326 yards, Wentz is completing only 58.4 percent of his passes in 2020 while having the same touchdown-to-interception ratio.

It remains to be seen how long will Pederson support Wentz if he continues to add to his dreadful resume. In case his patience runs out at some point, the Eagles have the 2020 second-round pick Jalen Hurts waiting on the bench.

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Philadelphia Eagles Mount Comeback to Defeat New York Giants 22-21 https://sportzbonanza.com/philadelphia-eagles-mount-comeback-to-defeat-new-york-giants-22-21/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 05:29:00 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14478 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his offense scored 12 unanswered points to defeat the New York Giants 22-21 on Thursday night. After the Giants second-year quarterback Daniel Jones led an impressive 97-yard touchdown drive to go up 21-10 with slightly over six minutes left to play, the Giants looked to be on their way […]

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his offense scored 12 unanswered points to defeat the New York Giants 22-21 on Thursday night.

After the Giants second-year quarterback Daniel Jones led an impressive 97-yard touchdown drive to go up 21-10 with slightly over six minutes left to play, the Giants looked to be on their way to their second straight victory.

But as the old saying goes, bad teams find ways to lose. And that’s exactly what the Giants did. The Giants have up a quick touchdown soon after.

When the Giants offense got back on the field, tight end Evan Engram dropped a perfect pass by Jones on 3rd and 7 that would have iced the game.

Instead, the Giants punted and gave Wentz a chance to get the win. Wentz answered with a 71-yard touchdown drive that gave the Eagles a one-point lead with just 40 seconds left in the game.

The Eagles defense then ended the game with a sack-fumble of Jones, who was once again let down by poor offensive line play, which has been the case with the Giants offense all season long.

The Eagles are now 2-4-1 while the Giants drop to 1-6.

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Reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs got themselves a new backup quarterback. According to multiple reports, the Chiefs have signed veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz on a one-year deal.

Wentz spent the first half of the 2023 NFL season unsigned before joining the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10 to serve as a backup to Matthew Stafford. Wentz played in two games, including a start in the regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, and finished the campaign with 163 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one TD on the ground.

The Chiefs have been on the market for a new backup quarterback after Blaine Gabbert, who filled the role last year, became a free agent. In Wentz, they now get arguably the most accomplished backup in the QB position in the Patrick Mahomes era.

Carson Wentz entered the NFL in 2016 as the second overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. Wentz had a breakthrough season in 2017, putting himself in the NFL MVP conversation before a torn ACL in Week 14 ended his campaign.

Wentz returned to action in 2018 but was never the same player again. After three more underwhelming seasons in Philly, he started for the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders, but was released on both occasions after just one season.

Wentz’s career stats in the NFL include 62.7% pass completion rate, 22,292 passing yards, 153 passing touchdowns, and 67 interceptions.

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Rams Set to Sign Veteran QB Carson Wentz https://sportzbonanza.com/rams-set-to-sign-veteran-qb-carson-wentz/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:44:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22553 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Los Angeles Rams have a deal in place with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. According to multiple reports, Wentz will ink a contract until the end of the season to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup. The Rams brought in Wentz ahead of their bye week, wanting to give the 30-year-old player more time to study […]

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The Los Angeles Rams have a deal in place with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. According to multiple reports, Wentz will ink a contract until the end of the season to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup.

The Rams brought in Wentz ahead of their bye week, wanting to give the 30-year-old player more time to study the playbook. In a corresponding move, the team waived Brett Rypien.

With Stafford dealing with a UCL sprain in his thumb, the Rams were forced to turn to Rypien for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. The Boise State product had a disappointing outing, managing to complete just 46.4% of his passes while throwing for 130 yards and an interception.

The Rams hope that Stafford will recover in time for the Week 11 clash against the Seattle Seahawks. However, if that doesn’t turn out to be the case, Wentz likely gives them a much better chance of being competitive.

Carson Wentz entered the league in 2016 as a second-overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the same draft in which the Rams took Jarred Goff with the first overall pick. Wentz seemed on his way to stardom with an impressive start to the 2017 season that saw him play as an MVP candidate before suffering an ACL tear in Week 14.

Wentz would return from his injury in 2018 but has never reached the same level of play. He left the Eagles after the 2020 season and spent the past two years with the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders.

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QB Carson Wentz Wants to Play in 2023, Open to a Backup Role https://sportzbonanza.com/qb-carson-wentz-wants-to-play-in-2023-open-to-a-backup-role/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:56:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21366 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz wants to play in the NFL this season, even if it means taking a backup role. This was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler during a recent appearance on SportsCenter. According to Fowler, Wentz received interest from a number of teams in recent weeks and has communicated to them that he would […]

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Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz wants to play in the NFL this season, even if it means taking a backup role. This was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler during a recent appearance on SportsCenter.

According to Fowler, Wentz received interest from a number of teams in recent weeks and has communicated to them that he would be open to coming in either as a starter or as a No. 2 quarterback. It is unclear which teams have Wentz on their radar at the moment.

It was previously reported that Wentz spent time in the offseason working with former Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden as he waits for a new opportunity. Gruden is known as a “quarterbacks’ guru” around the league and has a track of success in helping struggling quarterbacks improve their game. 

Once considered one of the up-and-coming quarterbacks in the league, Carson Wentz saw his stock plummet in recent years. He struggled during his stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders in the past two seasons, with both teams electing to move on from him after just one season.

Wentz played eight games in 2022, missing a good chunk of time due to a finger injury and failing to get his job back after recovering. He finished the campaign with a 2-5 record as a starter, throwing for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

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Washington Commanders Cut QB Carson Wentz https://sportzbonanza.com/washington-commanders-cut-qb-carson-wentz/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20241 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they are releasing quarterback Carson Wentz. The move brings Wentz’s disappointing tenure with the franchise to an end less than a year since being acquired in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts. By moving on from Wentz, the Commanders will save around $26 million in cap space. They […]

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The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that they are releasing quarterback Carson Wentz. The move brings Wentz’s disappointing tenure with the franchise to an end less than a year since being acquired in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts.

By moving on from Wentz, the Commanders will save around $26 million in cap space. They are also getting an additional $2.3 million in cap relief after releasing veteran safety Bobby McCain.

The Commanders traded two third-round picks pick to get Wentz last offseason, hoping they could get his career back on track and get the guy that was an MVP candidate early in his career. However, the move proved quite disappointing for both sides.

Wentz started the season in a promising fashion, throwing for 650 yards and seven touchdowns in his first two games as a Commander. However, this proved to be only temporary as the 30-year-old struggled in the next four weeks before fracturing his finger in Week 6 and landing on injured reserves. In total, the former second-overall pick finished the campaign with 1,755 passing yards, 11 TDs, and nine picks.

After ending the Wentz experiment, the Commanders are now expected to pursue a veteran quarterback like Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo on the free agent market. However, it wouldn’t be surprising that the franchise decides to give sophomore signal-caller Sam Howell a chance under center.

Wentz, on the other hand, gets a slight head start on other free-agent quarterbacks after the release. It is hard to believe he will receive another chance to start, but he will be a tempting option for teams looking at a high-end backup. 

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Colts Trade QB Carson Wentz to Commanders for Picks https://sportzbonanza.com/colts-trade-qb-carson-wentz-to-commanders-for-picks/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:42:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=17753 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017After just one season, the Indianapolis Colts decided to end their Carson Wentz experiment. According to multiple reports, the Colts agreed to trade the struggling quarterback to the Washington Commanders in exchange for draft picks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders are giving up third-round selections in 2022 and 2023. The 2023 third-rounder could […]

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After just one season, the Indianapolis Colts decided to end their Carson Wentz experiment. According to multiple reports, the Colts agreed to trade the struggling quarterback to the Washington Commanders in exchange for draft picks.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders are giving up third-round selections in 2022 and 2023. The 2023 third-rounder could become a second-round pick if Washington plays Wentz on 70 percent or more of their offensive snaps.

The Colts, on the other hand, will give up a seven-round selection alongside Wentz. The two teams will also swap their second-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Colts acquired Carson Wentz last offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles, hoping the 29-year-old can get his career back on track after struggling for the past couple of years. But while Wentz delivered some promising performances in 2021, he failed to provide consistency on the position and was one of the main reasons why Indianapolis missed the playoffs in a spectacular fashion. The former no. 2 pick completed 62.4 percent of his passes last season while throwing for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

The Commanders are now hoping to succeed where Indianapolis failed. Despite Wentz’s shortcomings, Washington believes he can still provide them an upgrade at the QB position. Last season, they finished 7-10 with undrafted signal-caller Taylor Heinicke as their primary starter.

On the other hand, Indianapolis will get back on the market to look for its franchise quarterback once again. This will be the fifth straight year that the Colts will have a new starter in Week 1.

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Colts Optimistic About QB Carson Wentz and G Quenton Nelson Playing in Week 1 https://sportzbonanza.com/colts-optimistic-about-qb-carson-wentz-and-g-quenton-nelson-playing-in-week-1/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:38:58 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16279 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Indianapolis Colts finally received some positive news ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to reports, the Colts are growing optimistic that they will have both quarterback Carson Wentz and Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson on their disposal for Week 1. Wentz and Nelson underwent foot surgeries for similar injuries in early August, and the […]

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Indianapolis Colts finally received some positive news ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to reports, the Colts are growing optimistic that they will have both quarterback Carson Wentz and Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson on their disposal for Week 1.

Wentz and Nelson underwent foot surgeries for similar injuries in early August, and the initial prognosis was that they will be out anywhere from five to 12 weeks. However, the duo is reportedly recovering faster than expected, and Indianapolis coaching staff now believes they will be ready to take the field for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Colts will further re-evaluate their recovery timeline after they are two weeks removed from the surgery.

Colts acquired Carson Wentz in March, sending Philadelphia Eagles a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 conditional second-rounder in exchange. Wentz, who had a disappointing 2020 NFL season with the Eagles, is locked in as the team’s starting quarterback for this season and beyond.

If Wentz isn’t able to go in Week 1, the Colts will turn to either Jacob Eason or Sam Ehlinger. Eason was the team’s fourth-round pick last year and served as a third-string QB in 2020, while Ehlinger is a sixth-round rookie who played his college football at Texas.

Since being drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Quenton Nelson emerged as one of the best guards in the league. He played all 48 games in his three seasons as a pro, picking up three Pro Bowl and three First-Team All-Pro nods.

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Eagles Trade QB Carson Wentz to the Colts for 2 Picks https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-trade-qb-carson-wentz-to-the-colts-for-2-picks/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:40:49 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15721 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly agreed to trade their quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in 2021 and a conditional second-rounder in 2022 as part of the deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the second-round selection can become a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75 percent of the snaps […]

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The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly agreed to trade their quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in 2021 and a conditional second-rounder in 2022 as part of the deal.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the second-round selection can become a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75 percent of the snaps in the 2021 NFL season. It will also happen if he plays 70 percent or more snaps and the Colts make the playoffs.

The trade can’t become official until the start of the new league year on March 17th.

The two teams have been reportedly engaged in the conversations for weeks, trying to work out a deal. The Eagles tried to stir up the market and get a better trade package, but Wentz didn’t attract much interest from other teams so they ended up taking the Colts offer.

The deal represents a fresh start for the Eagles, who move on from the player they traded up to get with the No. 2 pick in 2016. While Carson Wentz initially lived up to the expectations, his injuries and inconsistent play in recent seasons have paved the way for his exit.

Wentz had a disastrous 2020 campaign, completing just 57.4 percent of his passes (34th in the NFL) and throwing league-leading 15 picks. This caused the Eagles to bench the 28-year-old QB and turn to rookie Jalen Hurts towards the end of the regular season.

The Eagles are now expected to install Hurts as their starter in 2021, although reports say that the team will bring in a veteran for the position.

Carson Wentz, on the other hand, will be reunited with Frank Reich in Indianapolis and get a chance to resurrect his career. While Reich was the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2017, Wentz had an MVP-worthy outing before an ACL injury cut his season short.  He earned his only All-Pro, and Pro Bowl nods that year.

The Colts have been without a long-term solution at the QB position since Andrew Luck retired. Wentz could be that guy if the new surroundings help him rediscover his form considering his upside. If not, the Colts won’t lose much considering the low price they paid.

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Eagles Name Jalen Hurts As Their Starting QB https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-name-jalen-hurts-as-their-starting-qb/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:34:48 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15107 In a move that would have seemed inconceivable just a short time ago, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have benched Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, and that Jalen Hurts will start the team’s Sunday matchup against the Saints. Wentz, a 2017 Pro Bowler who excelled during his first four seasons as the […]

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In a move that would have seemed inconceivable just a short time ago, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have benched Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, and that Jalen Hurts will start the team’s Sunday matchup against the Saints.

Wentz, a 2017 Pro Bowler who excelled during his first four seasons as the Eagles’ starting quarterback, is in the midst of a 2020 to forget. This has, of course, coincided with Philadelphia’s disappointing 3-8-1 record.

After throwing only 7 interceptions in each of his past three seasons, Wentz’s inaccuracy has skyrocketed in 2020 as he has thrown 15 interceptions to go along with only 16 touchdowns.

Not only this, but Wentz’s completion percentage of 57.4% sits well below his career average of 62.6%.

With the team’s playoff hopes slim and coach Doug Pederson looking to generate a spark for his struggling team, former Alabama star Jalen Hurts will take the field on Sunday as the team’s #1 option at the position.

The rookie QB, who was selected in the 2nd round by the Eagles in this summer’s NFL Draft, has appeared in 11 games this season, throwing for 142 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.

Hurts won’t have it easy against one of the league’s best teams on Sunday, but it will be his first chance to audition for a job that he could potentially earn on a full-time basis.

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Eagles Won’t Bench Struggling QB Carson Wentz: “That’s a Bad Message” https://sportzbonanza.com/eagles-wont-bench-struggling-qb-carson-wentz-thats-a-bad-message/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:40:02 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14898 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Quarterback Carson Wentz seems to be playing worse as the 2020 season progresses, making it difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles to get in control of the weak NFC East. But despite this, Wentz seems to have the support of his head coach Doug Pederson. Wentz produced another struggling performance in Sunday’s 22-17 loss to Cleveland […]

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Quarterback Carson Wentz seems to be playing worse as the 2020 season progresses, making it difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles to get in control of the weak NFC East. But despite this, Wentz seems to have the support of his head coach Doug Pederson.

Wentz produced another struggling performance in Sunday’s 22-17 loss to Cleveland Browns when he helped the opposing team produce nine points. He first threw a pick-six and later took a sack in his endzone, which resulted in a safety.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Pederson rejected the possibility of benching Wentz and said that this move would send a “bad message” to the rest of the team.

“I think you’re sending the wrong message to your football team that the season is over,” said Pederson. “That’s a bad message.”

After the loss against the Browns, the Eagles are currently sitting on a 3-6-1 result. In any other division, this would have them out of the playoff contention already, but since they play in NFC East, they can still make the postseason.

That will be easier said than done, as Carson Wentz has been one of the worst quarterbacks in the NFL throughout the first 10 games. Although he threw for 2,326 yards, Wentz is completing only 58.4 percent of his passes in 2020 while having the same touchdown-to-interception ratio.

It remains to be seen how long will Pederson support Wentz if he continues to add to his dreadful resume. In case his patience runs out at some point, the Eagles have the 2020 second-round pick Jalen Hurts waiting on the bench.

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Philadelphia Eagles Mount Comeback to Defeat New York Giants 22-21 https://sportzbonanza.com/philadelphia-eagles-mount-comeback-to-defeat-new-york-giants-22-21/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 05:29:00 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14478 Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his offense scored 12 unanswered points to defeat the New York Giants 22-21 on Thursday night. After the Giants second-year quarterback Daniel Jones led an impressive 97-yard touchdown drive to go up 21-10 with slightly over six minutes left to play, the Giants looked to be on their way […]

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his offense scored 12 unanswered points to defeat the New York Giants 22-21 on Thursday night.

After the Giants second-year quarterback Daniel Jones led an impressive 97-yard touchdown drive to go up 21-10 with slightly over six minutes left to play, the Giants looked to be on their way to their second straight victory.

But as the old saying goes, bad teams find ways to lose. And that’s exactly what the Giants did. The Giants have up a quick touchdown soon after.

When the Giants offense got back on the field, tight end Evan Engram dropped a perfect pass by Jones on 3rd and 7 that would have iced the game.

Instead, the Giants punted and gave Wentz a chance to get the win. Wentz answered with a 71-yard touchdown drive that gave the Eagles a one-point lead with just 40 seconds left in the game.

The Eagles defense then ended the game with a sack-fumble of Jones, who was once again let down by poor offensive line play, which has been the case with the Giants offense all season long.

The Eagles are now 2-4-1 while the Giants drop to 1-6.

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