It’s been a nightmare for Carson Wentz since 2017 when he tore his ACL. Since that game against the Los Angeles Rams, he’s had such a difficult time staying on the field. During the 2018 season, he injured his back during the Eagles stretch run to the playoffs. After signing his contract extension to remain in Philadelphia. Last season was a challenge for him because he struggled to take care of the football. In February, the Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade for the quarterback. The move made sense because Philip Rivers announced his retirement and Carson had the best year of his career under current Colts head coach, Frank Reich. Last week, it was reported that he suffered a foot injury and the Colts would allow him to rest hoping it would avoid surgery. Today, the team announced that Carson will miss 5-12 weeks and opt for foot surgery.
When he’s healthy, Carson can be a huge difference maker. I know I’ve said this a lot, but if he doesn’t tear his ACL in 2017, he’s your league MVP without question. When you look at him, you see how big he is. At 6’5 and 237 pounds, he’s the size of some defensive players. For a man his size, he can dip underneath from pressures and blitzes inside and out of the pocket. Carson seems to do his best work out of the pocket when he can extend plays. He also has a strong arm and can make some accurate throws on the move. I remember back in his Eagles days in 2017 in a game against the Seahawks, he was flushed out the pocket and as he was getting ready to hit the ground, he was able to throw a dart and it got to his receiver. As you would with any quarterback, put the right pieces around him and let him go to work.
This is a huge blow for the Colts. I was looking forward to seeing how he would adapt on a new team with a strong offensive line, a consistent running game and stingy defense to get him the ball back. It just adds to his list of injuries he’s had over the years. I wish him a speedy recovery and I hope he can get back on the field soon.
