The Philadelphia Eagles complied with Carson Wentz’s wish – the former overall no. 2 overall pick in 2016 leads the attack on Indianapolis Colts in 2021.
Philadelphia swapped its former starting quarterback for a draft pick in the third round in 2021 and a conditional pick in the second round of 2022 that could change for the first time, ESPN reported, with reference to sources.
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The conditional choice would be a first if one of two things happens. If Wentz plays 75% of the season or if he plays 70% of the season and the Colts win the playoffs, it will make the value of the choice.
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All the Wentz drama has officially come to an end. It started during the year when Wentz was replaced by rookie fullback Jalen Hurts, and it continued into the off-season. Football fans and sports media members across the country responded to the news of Wentz’s departure from Philadelphia.
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“Wentz is getting a fresh start in a place they think is the best place for him,” said Ryan Clark, an ESPN analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety. on Twitter. “Very good defense, excellent O Line, good backs, young skills and a coach with whom he will not have ‘relationship issues’. If it does not work here, it will not work anywhere.’
“Carson Wentz is about to bring LIFETIME back into the career !!!! Congratulations #Colts, you guys have a great one!” FS1 is Emmanuel Acho added.
Here were a few other reactions around the football world, including some of his new teammates on the Colts.
Wentz signed a four-year, $ 128 million, contract with the Eagles before the start of the 2019 season. He owes $ 15.4 million next season along with a $ 10 million roster bonus.