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Training camp is only a few days old, but for the Bengals, catastrophe has already struck thanks to Joe Burrow’s calf injury. During Thursday’s practice, Burrow was running to his right before coming up lame and hopping around on his left leg, with his right leg clearly bothering him. As it turns out, Burrow had […]

NFL quarterback Carson Wentz and his wife Madison have a lot to celebrate. The happy parents announced the arrival of their third baby on Instagram on Wednesday, July 5. In a family photo shoot, they announced baby number three will be another little girl, cementing his status as a girl dad, per People. “We’re so […]

The 2022 NFL season was disappointing for former number two overall pick Carson Wentz. The ex-Philadelphia Eagles star failed to regain his winning form in eight games with the Commanders. Wentz threw for just 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2022. He finished with a 2-6 record during his time with the Commanders, leading to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been hard at work this offseason, reconstructing their offense after moving on from Derek Carr shortly after the end of the 2022 season. The team opted to bring in Jimmy Garoppolo to replace Carr, and while he hasn’t even taken the field for Las Vegas yet, it’s safe to say […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders delayed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s introductory press conference, much talk ensued about how there was nothing to see there. But after news emerged that a Garoppolo foot injury led the Raiders to add an addendum to his contract that allows the franchise to release him after a failed physical, that couldn’t […]

The Green Bay Packers are getting ready for a season of change in 2023. The Aaron Rodgers era is over as the quarterback was traded to the New York Jets in April, and the offense has been turned over to Jordan Love. While that’s a big move in itself, the Packers don’t have a veteran […]

One of the most intriguing free agents available in the NFL right now is Carson Wentz. The former first overall pick was let go by the Washington Commanders after an underwhelming season. Even though he doesn’t have a team, Wentz is still working out and waiting for his opportunity, per Jeremy Fowler. “Updated free agent […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. After three days full of moves, 259 young players found out where they will start their professional careers. Eight of them will be with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023. With a rebuilding phase underway, the team might not be done with free agency just yet. […]

The Houston Texans got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Texans must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Texans GM Nick Caserio has […]

With Easter on the horizon, it’s fair to say the New York Jets placed all of their eggs in one basket when it comes to Aaron Rodgers being their quarterback in 2023. But what happens if the Jets and Green Bay Packers somehow fail to make a trade for the future Hall-of-Famer? Let’s examine the […]

In a lot of cases, you get what you pay for. While there are cases where you get more than what you pay for, there are also times when the exact opposite happens. The NFL, like any other sports league, gives players contracts with the hopes that they’ll produce results that would at least be […]

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier will have a pair of dilemmas to address in the coming weeks regarding the quarterback position. The Dolphins will soon have to make a final call on Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option, and they may have to scour the free agent market for a new backup quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater served […]

After just one season, Carson Wentz’s time with the Washington Commanders has come to a close. After being released by the Commanders, Wentz is now looking for his fourth NFL franchise. Wentz appeared in just eight games for the Commanders. He went 2-5 as a starter, throwing for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. […]

Following a rough first season with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Carson Wentz is a goner. As reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the team has released the signal-caller and in the process, frees up $26.7 million in cap space. This isn’t exactly a shocking move in all honesty. Wentz struggled immensely in 2022, playing just […]

The Philadelphia Eagles decision to draft Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft was met with some serious skepticism at the time. But just three years later, Hurts has made the Eagles look like the smartest team in the league by selecting Hurts and eventually casting Carson Wentz aside. And now […]

Although Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is the obvious name who could be released this offseason, tight end Logan Thomas could also be let go by the franchise, sources told the Washington Times’ Dov Kleiman. Thomas had a down season in 2022, recording just 39 catches for 323 yards throughout the season, after recovering from […]

Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders could potentially part ways this offseason, and after a disappointing year in 2022, the QB’s message to his fans will only fuel speculation of him leaving town. On Instagram, Wentz wrote a lengthy message, which certainly read like he was bidding Washington farewell. Via Instagram Wentz expressed his gratitude […]

At points during the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders looked like they would return to the playoffs. Heading into December, they were 7-5 and had won six of their last seven, including a massive upset over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. They weren’t one of the league’s elite teams, but they were playing well enough […]

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

The Washington Commanders went from seventh place in the NFC to getting eliminated from playoff contention after they dropped the ball against the underachieving Cleveland Browns, 24-10, in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Just a few weeks ago, the Commanders carried a 7-5-1 record and needed at least one win to further secure […]

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

The Washington Commanders made the bold decision to revert back to Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, sending Taylor Heinicke to the bench with the veteran making his return from IR. Ron Rivera’s call at the position didn’t yield positive results early on, and the fans at FedEx Stadium made their opinions clear after Wentz […]

Taylor Heinicke got brutally honest on getting benched in favor of Carson Wentz for the Washington Commanders, per ESPN’s John Keim. “It sucks,” Heinicke said. “Every guy in this locker room should feel like they should start. If you don’t then you shouldn’t be in this league. It is what it is. I’m going to try and […]

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]

The Washington Commanders are in the thick of a playoff race as the end of the 2022 regular season approaches. In a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, they are going back to Carson Wentz, their original starter. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ron Rivera has informed the Commanders’ quarterbacks that […]

The Washington Commanders lost in Week 16 to the San Francisco 49ers and after Taylor Heinicke struggled to produce, Ron Rivera benched him in favor of Carson Wentz, who hasn’t seen the field much in 2022. The ex-first-rounder did show well though, completing 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. That’s likely […]

Through 16 game weeks, the Washington Commanders are in position to make the postseason with a 7-7-1 record. And with every game of utmost importance, every decision matters. One of those important decisions is regarding the Commanders’ starting quarterback situation, especially after Ron Rivera decided to bench Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz during […]

Carson Wentz is back under center for the Washington Commanders. Washington replaced Taylor Heinicke with Wentz during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Wentz answered the call in a major way, leading a Commanders touchdown drive and bringing Washington within 10 points of the 49ers, per NFL on CBS. The veteran can […]

The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz from IR ahead of their Week 16 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, and while he’s expected to remain behind Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, the veteran QB was in great spirits. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wentz was optimistic and even shared some positives from his trip […]

The Washington Commanders fell to 7-6-1 on Sunday Night Football as they lost 20-12 to the New York Giants. It was a pretty underwhelming night for Taylor Heinicke and the offense, but head coach Ron Rivera insists he’s not looking to make a change to Carson Wentz. At least not right now when Heinicke has […]

After a rocky start to the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture in the NFC. Following a hard-fought tie against the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders sit with a record of 7-5-1, with five of those wins coming with quarterback Taylor Heinicke under […]

Carson Wentz is eligible to return to practice for the Washington Commanders, per the Commanders Twitter account. His removal from the IR provides Washington with QB depth, but the Commanders are reportedly sticking with Taylor Heinicke as the starter. The Commanders are now 6-5 on the season. Although they are last in the difficult NFC […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had just one word to describe why he confirmed his decision to keep the team’s new sheriff in town and start quarterback Taylor Heinicke over Carson Wentz in a 23-10 Sunday win over the Houston Texans: Winning. “Heinicke will start today against the Texans, with Carson Wentz not quite […]

There’s a new sheriff in Washington. Amid his torrid stretch over the last few games, the Washington Commanders are promoting Taylor Heinicke to the starting quarterback role over Carson Wentz, league sources tell Ian Rapoport. Heinicke, who started in 15 games for Washington last season, has led the team to three wins in the last […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz has reportedly been cleared to begin throwing as he rehabs from injury, per John Keim. However, he has not yet been cleared to return to practice. Keim also reports that head coach Ron Rivera said Taylor Heinicke will start for the Commanders in Week 11. Heinicke and Washington are fresh […]

The Washington Commanders are fresh off their biggest win of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor Heinicke led them to victory but is now ready to relinquish the starting job back to Carson Wentz, who is slated to return soon from a finger injury. It’s usually a tough situation for a quarterback to head […]

It’s hardly a secret that Carson Wentz isn’t long for the nation’s capitol. The Washington Commanders essentially confirmed as much halfway through the regular season, writing Wentz’s future on the wall of FedEx Field. Before kickoff of their Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, the Commanders advertised for 2023 season tickets by featuring quarterback […]