The Carson Wentz experiment within the nation’s capital went even worse than anticipated. The Commanders 2022 Week 1 starter isn’t even on the crew’s roster six months later, as he was launched by Washington on Monday. The transfer leaves seemingly 2023 starter Sam Howell and soon-to-be-free-agent Taylor Heinicke as the one quarterbacks on the Commanders’ roster.
Wentz was acquired final March by the Commanders after a horrible keep in Indianapolis as a real final probability to make it as a starter within the NFL. Wentz is not employed, and whereas he may very well be a serviceable back-up within the league shifting ahead, what crew would take an opportunity on this man after Washington benched him halfway by way of final season? Several NFL groups want a veteran quarterback and he may find yourself with the Jets if the crew’s courtship of Aaron Rodgers doesn’t pan out. What religion would New York must throw him out in a sport? I assume he’s higher than Zach Wilson, however what a low bar to clear.
Washington formally employed offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy final week. Wentz’s abrupt exit from the Commanders exhibits all you could find out about what offensive plans have been in retailer for the second general choose within the 2015 NFL Draft shifting ahead. By releasing Wentz, the Commanders will reportedly save $26.2 million in opposition to the crew’s wage cap.