Carson Wentz is set to begin the next chapter of his football career, with the Philadelphia Eagles in the rear view mirror. Wentz was traded by the Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts for a choice in 2021 in the third round and a choice in 2022 in the second round, which has the opportunity to become a choice in the first round if he and the Colts reach certain benchmarks next season.
Wentz already looks excited to be working with his new teammates. Colts’ cornerback Kenny Moore and safety Julian Blackmon revealed that the team’s newest quarterback caught up with them. Wentz introduced himself to Moore and Blackmon – the only time the NFL heard anything from him since his bank for the Eagles in week 13 of last season.
Wentz has been quiet since the Eagles put him on the bench, choosing not to address the many reports that have emerged since that time. The latest report involves Wentz’s relationship with former Eagles coach Doug Pederson, as the two apparently did not speak for “eight, nine, ten weeks”.
These reports are something that Wentz will have to address at some point, along with what really went wrong in Philadelphia last year. From the selection of Jalen Hurts to news that he fell out of favor in the Eagles locker room, Wentz’s initial press conference with the Colts will be interesting.
It’s been a long time since the NFL world heard about Wentz, but that stretch is over if you’re one of your new Colts teammates.