Carson Wentz Fantasy

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-rounder, according to league sources. Wentz had the worst season of his career in 2020 and was benched in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts late in the season as a result. He'll reunite with head coach Frank Reich in Indy after the two worked together in Philadelphia. Hopefully for Wentz's fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues, Reich can return the former second overall pick in 2016 to prominence. However, the Colts are more of a run-first team and aren't exactly flush with receiving talent, plus T.Y. Hilton is a free agent. Wentz could benefit from the change of scenery, but he'll be a low-end QB2 in single-year leagues in 2021 with a lot to prove. Back in Philly, this trade signals the beginning of the Hurts era for the Eagles.

Feb. 18th • 11:57 AM

It was reported over the weekend that a trade of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was coming in the next few days, with the Chicago Bears one of the most aggressive teams. The Indianapolis Colts are also believed to be interested. However, nothing is imminent as of Monday and the Eagles are waiting for a deal that they believe is worth it. One possibility, although unlikely, is that they do not receive an offer to their liking and keep Wentz for the 2021 season. The expectation is that he'll be traded and that Jalen Hurts will begin next year as the Eagles starting signal-caller. The 28-year-old had the worst season of his career in 2020 and was benched in favor of the rookie Hurts down the stretch. While he's still on the right side of 30 and is athletic enough to be a starter in the NFL, Wentz has some work to do to get back in the good graces of fantasy managers. Perhaps a change of scenery will be the spark that he needs.

Feb. 8th • 4:21 PM

Teams have started calling the Philadelphia Eagles about a potential trade for quarterback Carson Wentz, according to sources. However, the Eagles are in no rush to trade Wentz and currently intend for him to return in 2021 under new head coach Nick Sirianni. But they have fielded calls and general manager Howie Roseman will always listen. It's unclear what the asking price for Wentz might be after Detroit just acquired two first-round picks, a third-rounder and Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford. The Colts will always be linked to Wentz because of their need for a QB and his familiarity with head coach Frank Reich. Trading Wentz before his $10 million roster bonus is due on March 19 would give Philly a more manageable dead-money charge of $33.8 million for 2021. Wentz has not formally requested a trade, but his relationship with the team is strained after he was benched in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts last season.

Feb. 4th • 11:14 AM