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The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Carson Wentz to a four-year, $128 million contract extension on Thursday night, keeping him in Philadelphia through 2024. With Wentz having had just two years remaining on his deal entering 2019, this was somewhat expected, and earlier in the offseason, many speculated that the new contract could happen soon. Now, […]

Carson Wentz, in case his team hadn’t already made it abundantly clear this offseason, is officially entrenched as the Philadelphia Eagles’ franchise quarterback of the immediate present and long-term future. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Wentz has agreed to a four-year, $128 million contract extension with the Eagles that contains a whopping $107 million worth […]

After some speculation over the last few months, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed star quarterback Carson Wentz to a contract extension. According to the team’s Twitter account, Wentz has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The #Eagles and Carson Wentz have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension through 2024. 📰: https://t.co/2SuuznqaoX […]

As Carson Wentz continues to try and work himself back into football shape after a variety of injuries have slowed him down over the last two years, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson seems to think he’s been playing very good so far. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Pederson couldn’t help but heap praise onto […]

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t exactly able to replicate their success this past season, winning just nine games and losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Eagles are just two years removed from a Super Bowl championship, but there are a lot of question marks up and down the […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is a competitor but after suffering injuries each of the last two seasons, he is learning to balance that competitiveness with staying healthy. Wentz has always been one to take extra reps and not take days off, but he knows staying healthy is most important, which is a learning curve for him. […]

For the first time since his rookie campaign in 2016, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is entering the season without Nick Foles behind him, and while Wentz surely doesn’t miss those clamoring for Foles to start, he does miss Foles as a person…and for his ability to make good coffee, apparently: “I just miss his […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz spent the 2018 NFL season wearing a knee brace to help solidify some protection in that area. It appears the brace has come off during organized team activities. Wentz has made some significant strides in his recovery this offseason after his season was cut short with a back injury. According […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made it official when he met the media Tuesday during QTAs. Star quarterback Carson Wentz will be a full participant in the practices, with no restrictions, via the team’s website. “Carson has no limitations,” Pederson said. “I’m not going to hold him back.” That’s significant news since the team has […]

Fortunately for the Philadelphia Eagles, Carson Wentz appears to be progressing nicely in his recovery. The young quarterback will have “no limitations for on-field drills during OTAs,” which kick off on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Wentz had a back injury that caused him to miss the end of the 2018 season and […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to sign a new blockbuster contract extension this summer. A league source told CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin the Eagles could dangle an extension worth $30 million annually to Wentz this summer. A league source with a history of negotiations with the Eagles echoed the sentiment to CBSSports.com this […]

Remember when Carson Wentz seemed like the NFL’s next perennial MVP candidate? Chris Carter certainly hasn’t forgotten, and doesn’t seem too concerned by the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback’s checkered injury history, either. On Tuesday’s edition of First Things First, the FOX Sports analyst and Hall of Fame wide receiver showered Wentz with praise, predicting that he would […]

There are a lot of key players in the NFC East but Hall of Famer Cris Carter has it narrowed down to one guy who will decide the division, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Appearing on FS1’s First Things First, First Carter said that it’s Wentz’s time to prove that he can stay healthy and […]

It’s hard to find a player who has had more bad luck than Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz over the last two years. Back in 2017, Wentz was leading an Eagles team that was one of the best in the NFL and was in the midst of an MVP-caliber season before a torn ACL in […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is still recovering from a back issue that caused him to miss the final five games of the 2018 campaign plus the playoffs, but the general consensus is that he will be just fine for the 2019 opener. But will he be ready for organized team activities? Eagles head coach Doug Pederson […]

With Nick Foles gone, the Philadelphia Eagles know they don’t have a fallback plan if Carson Wentz gets in trouble, so they know they have to be all in on him. On Tuesday, general manager Howie Roseman said there would be no hesitation to extend Carson Wentz, and they feel like he should be back […]

The Philadelphia Eagles recently exercised their fifth-year option on quarterback Carson Wentz in a move that came as a shock to no one, despite Wentz’s injury history and the fact the option is guaranteed for injury. Given Wentz’s back-to-back season-ending injuries, that’s not a minor consideration and his durability is something that surely will — […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have exercised Carson Wentz’s fifth-year option, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Eagles have exercised the fifth-year option for QB Carson Wentz. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2019 Chris McPherson of the Eagles’ official website wrote about the development on Monday. The Eagles announced on Monday that the team exercised […]

Donovan McNabb is not sorry. Speaking on the Zach Gelb Show on CBS Sports Radio last weekend, McNabb said he believes if Carson Wentz doesn’t get out of the second round in the next few years, the Eagles need to move on and draft another quarterback. “Do I need to apologize for anything?” McNabb told 94WIP’s […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb caught plenty of flak for his recent comments regarding quarterback Carson Wentz. He is now trying to clarify some of the comments he made about the fourth-year quarterback. McNabb made headlines when he hinted that the Eagles may have to find another potential franchise quarterback if Wentz cannot lead […]

Last week, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said that current Eagles signal-caller Carson Wentz is under a lot of pressure toEagles news: Lane Johnson fires back at Donovan McNabb over Carson Wentz comments be successful in the near future, saying that Philadelphia should move on from Wentz if he does not lead the team […]

It has been an odd run for Carson Wentz as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. He had a breakout season in 2017, but he suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 of that year and ended up missing the rest of the year. Most had the Eagles left for dead, as they had just lost their MVP-caliber […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is over four months out from the stress fracture in his back, and he is still recovering. He is a little behind with his recovery but Wentz points out there are some things that take longer than others, and that is what he is dealing with right now. “It’s still […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a bit of a splash with the acquisition of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson this offseason. It appears no one is more excited by his arrival than quarterback Carson Wentz. The Eagles are looking to kick things up a notch on offense moving forward. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks […]

For the second straight year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz saw his season come to an end sooner than expected. In 2017, it was a torn ACL that knocked him out late in the year. This past season, it was a back issue. Wentz has spent the offseason rehabilitating his back, and he discussed how […]

Nick Foles will be playing against his old Philadelphia Eagles teammates very soon. The NFL released its preseason schedules Tuesday, and Foles will be involved in one of the most interesting preseason matchups. Foles, the new Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, will face the Eagles in Week 2 of the preseason as Jacksonville hosts Philly. Foles, of […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has one year remaining on his current contract, so, he is up for a new deal very soon. However, you probably shouldn’t expect him to make more annually than Carson Wentz and Jared Goff, both of whom have two years left on their contracts. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell projects that Prescott […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a splash with the acquisition of former Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard this offseason. It seems he is just as excited to get to work with quarterback Carson Wentz. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP Radio, Howard feels Wentz is a special player: “I’ve seen Carson Wentz and what he […]

With current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles officially out of the picture in the “City of Brotherly Love,” the reins have once again been handed over to fellow signal caller Carson Wentz. Though oft-injured as of late, Wentz no doubt has the potential to become an elite NFL quarterback sometime in the very near future. […]

With Nick Foles enjoying life as a much richer man in Jacksonville, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to lock up 26-year-old starter Carson Wentz. Monday, general manager Howie Roseman re-emphasized the team’s interest in extending Wentz’s contract and continuing to build around the quarterback, via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk:  “We’re incredibly optimistic about the 2019 […]

DeSean Jackson has many reasons to be excited about returning to the Philadelphia Eagles. One of the most significant among them, though? Playing with franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, as the 11-year veteran told reporters at his introductory press conference on Thursday. “As far as him being a young quarterback, he’s got the world in his […]

With fellow signal caller Nick Foles officially out of the picture in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is now free to take over at the helm for good. However, Wentz has been unable to avoid injury over the course of the last two seasons, which allowed Foles to remain in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made it clear that they are committed to Carson Wentz as their long-term quarterback, but that does not mean the Eagles are prepared to give him a contract extension. According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, it is “unlikely” that Philadelphia comes to terms with Wentz on a new deal […]

Philadephia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is set to hit the market as a free agent after the team chose not to place the franchise tag on him. As a result, the search for their new backup has begun. The Eagles have expressed confidence in quarterback Nate Sudfeld’s potential as a backup. However, according to Mike […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz’s NFL career has already been a whirlwind. The second overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft has quickly established himself as one of football’s most promising young players, but circumstance has consistently rendered him unable to show it on the game’s biggest stage. Wentz, likely leading the MVP race at […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich recently heard reports that suggested Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was ‘selfish’ and ‘egotistical.’ Some of his current teammates took a stand to defend Wentz, but his former coach also came to his defense. According to Jeff Kerr of 24/7 Sports, Reich took exception to reports criticizing Wentz. “It […]

On Monday morning, a scathing report surfaced about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, with Joseph Santoliquito of Philly Voice stating that Wentz is not loved within the Eagles’ locker room and is viewed as a selfish, egotistical player. A couple of Eagles players have already come out to dispute the report, with defensive lineman Fletcher […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are obviously committed to Carson Wentz as their quarterback moving forward, but not everyone on the team seems to be all that happy about it. Apparently, some of Eagles teammates think Wentz is selfish: “Carson Wentz’s biggest enemy is Carson Wentz,” one source said, according to Joseph Santoliquito of Philly Voice. “He’s […]

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz missed the last five games of the team’s season with a stress fracture in his back, but he’s expected to be healthy enough to be a full participant in Philadelphia’s offseason program in April if the team wants him to, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Eagles managed to make the […]