Clearing the way for Jalen Hurts? Philadelphia Eagles trade QB Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz’s time in Philly has come to an end.
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded the former No. 2 overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft to the Indianapolis Colts. Interestingly, the Eagles didn’t much in return for Wentz, likely due to the fact the quarterback comes to Indy with a hefty contract attached to him.
Wentz is set to make $22 million in 2022, $25 million in 2023 and $26 million in 2024.
The Eagles will receive a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-round pick. This news was first reported by ESPN NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen.
The trade follows a season in which rookie Jalen Hurts took over for Wentz during the season and completed 77 of 148 pass attempts for 1,061 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. Hurts also ran for 354 yards and three touchdowns.
The team was 3-8-1 when Hurts took over and the rookie won his first start, beating the New Orleans Saints.
Hurts took over for the final four and a half games of the season after Wentz threw for 2,620 yards but had 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions for the struggling Eagles.
My family is from Philly, so am a devout Eagles fan. Hard to say, but I’m giving up on them for the time being, they’re a complete dumpster fire and it’s embarassing how they handled the Wentz situation.
I think Jalen is an outstanding young man by all accounts and I wish him the best, unfortunately it appears the cards are stacked against him in Philly.
What’s embarrassing about the situation? He got benched, wanted out, and they were perfectly willing to move on from his huge contract.
It’s the details that are embarassing.
Eagles win the super bowl with Foles, a statue of Foles is now in Philly. Let’s acknowledge even if Foles was the starter following that season, quite premature to put up a statue.
Drafting Hurts in the 2nd round when we needed weapons, similar to the Love in GB situation.
Eating an NFL record amount of dead cap money next year because we gave Wentz a massive contract extension.
Reports are that Wentz never requested a trade. Not saying he handled everything appropriately, but why fire Pederson just to trade Wentz?
Now they’ve lost their HC, their potential franchise QB, and Deuce Staley because he got passed over again.
The Wentz Pederson thing is odd. Getting rid of one of them is understandable, but it appears they’re just canning the whole thing and starting over.
Jalen Hurts is a class guy and a player with a heart of gold. I hope you have a long and successful NFL career Jalen.
They need to bring in a vet, preferably one who runs a lot like Hurts. I find it hard to believe they’re just going to go full steam ahead with Jalen. Cam Newton would be a good bridge for a year or two, they’re not ready to win anyway and have like 8 or 10 picks this year. They’re a couple years away minimum, don’t ruin Hurts by giving him the keys before he has any idea what the heck he’s doing.