Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) walks back to the sidelines after Indy is forced to punt during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 9, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL (Photo by I WASHINGTON - Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is heading back to the NFC East, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The former #2 overall pick has reportedly been traded to the Washington Commanders after a single season with the Indianapolis Colts.
Schefter reports that the Commanders will receive Wentz and a 2022 second-round pick in the deal. In return, the Colts will receive a second and third round pick in 2022, and a third round pick in 2023 that can become a second round pick if Wentz plays 70% of the team’s games.The Eagles sent Wentz to the Colts following a tumultuous final season in Philadelphia where he was supplanted as the starter by Jalen Hurts.
The trade to Indianapolis brought the Eagles draft picks in return, including a first round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. It also reunited Wentz with coach Frank Reich, who served as the offensive coordinator during Wentz’s best season with the Eagles.
Wentz failed to make the playoffs in his only season in Indianapolis, finishing with a 9-8 record. He finished the season with 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions with a completion percentage of 62.4.