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The Indianapolis Colts have been mentioned as a potential trade suitor for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, but general manager Chris Ballard said nothing is imminent. Ballard told Dan Dakich of 107.5 The Fan there will not be a trade between the two teams on Friday, if at all: “We are exploring lots of options,” […]

Carson Wentz’s days in the City of Brotherly Love appear numbered. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, who was benched late in the season in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts, could be the third signal-caller to be traded this NFL offseason. The Los Angeles Rams forked over QB Jared Goff and two first-round picks in order to […]

Carson Wentz trade rumors have picked up steam in recent days, and the Philadelphia Eagles could be close to consummating a trade for the former No. 2 pick. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported a Wentz trade is “close” after it was reported Thursday the Eagles had begun to field offers for Wentz. I’ve talked to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles believe that Carson Wentz will be their starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2021 season. While that may be true, the Eagles are also beginning to listen to trade offers for Wentz this offseason, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. At the moment, the Eagles aren’t shopping Wentz around […]

The speculation around what the Philadelphia Eagles will do with Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts got a little more confusing this week. Louie DiBiase, the host of the daily Locked On Eagles podcast, is looking at coaching hires and has drawn some questions. If you pair that information with the lack of communication between the […]

New Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni inherits a roster that was plagued with injuries last season and finished with a 4-11-1 record, missing the playoffs. Among the players on that roster are quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts, who both started last season for the Eagles. While Wentz regressed during the season, Hurts played […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made changes to the coaching staff in order to appeal to quarterback Carson Wentz and supplement his improvement over time. But if the Eagles wanted to trade Wentz, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network believes they would have ample opportunity to do so: “Carson Wentz is very tradable ,” Rapoport said Thursday […]

Carson Wentz had a roller coaster of a season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. Now, his relationship with the Eagles appears to be in disarray. Rumors that he wanted out of Philly surfaced as a result of a turbulent campaign with the Eagles this past season. However, Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press said […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the few teams who have yet to hire a new head coach. Apparently, their coaching vacancy comes with a caveat. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, candidates who are interviewing for the Eagles job are being told they will need to work with Carson Wentz. From @gmfb Weekend […]

In a bit of a surprise, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Tim McManus reported that Pederson’s firing came after multiple meetings with owner Jeffrey Lurie over the past week, which revealed that the two had differing opinions regarding the direction of the franchise, including […]

The Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday, which could be reassuring for quarterback Carson Wentz in the long run. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports Pederson’s dismissal “significantly increases chances of Carson Wentz staying in Philadelphia” amid trade rumors and questions regarding Wentz’s commitment to the franchise. Reports surfaced last week suggesting the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have fired head coach Doug Pederson after meeting with him on Monday, according to multiple media reports. In addition to problems on the field this season, NFL insider Ian Rapoport says there were disagreements on potential coaching staff changes. It also sounds like Pederson was unhappy with how things were being run […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is unsure how he wishes to proceed this offseason. Numerous reports in recent weeks have suggested Wentz’s relationship with the organization and head coach Doug Pederson is beyond repair. Others have hinted Wentz will all but demand a trade, even if he has to restructure his massive contract. However, Rob […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have seemingly moved on from quarterback Carson Wentz, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy to do so. Head coach Doug Pederson benched Wentz in favor of 2020 second-rounder Jalen Hurts in Week 13, and Wentz was a healthy scratch for the team’s disgraceful Week 17 tank-job. According to ESPN’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have to make a decision on Carson Wentz after the 2020 season concludes, which could involve trading him. If the Eagles are willing to move on from him, then Wentz is interested in being dealt to the Indianapolis Colts, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The @NFLGameDay Notebook with @MikeGarafolo & @TomPelissero: #Colts […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is expected to retain his position with the team next season; however, major staff changes will be instituted, including the departure of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With @TomPelissero’s news that #Eagles DC Jim Schwartz won’t return, Doug Pederson is expected back with […]

After two strong performances in his first two starts, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will have another chance to provide a spark for the Philadelphia Eagles offense. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson announced that he will “obviously” start Hurts in their Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys over Carson Wentz, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

Carson Wentz is likely going to be watching from the sideline for the Philadelphia Eagles for the rest of the season and he could force his way out if that remains the same next season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Wentz wants out of Philadelphia if Jalen Hurts remains the starter for the future. Due […]

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their biggest win of the season in just his first start, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get another chance under center. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson wouldn’t commit to Hurts in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s win, but he announced Monday that the rookie will start this weekend against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have some big decisions to make about quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason, and the options aren’t great. However, that doesn’t mean there are no options. The franchise all but passed the torch to Jalen Hurts on Sunday, and the 2020 second-round pick played well in his first career start. Hurts completed 17-of-30 […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts impressed in his debut as the team’s starter against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 proceedings. Despite his good performance under center, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson remained mum when asked whether or not the rookie will continue to be their starter for Week 15’s game against the Arizona […]

After a much-talked about build up, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts finally made his first NFL start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. After helping his side to a 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints, the 22-year-old opened up about his unforgettable experience. Hurts, who was given the nod over Carson Wentz as the Eagles’ […]

The Philadelphia Eagles may have made a quarterback change from Carson Wentz to Jalen Hurts, but they haven’t totally moved on from Wentz. Despite the recent demotion, the Eagles aren’t entirely giving up on Wentz just yet and plan to keep him around moving forward. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN: “None of this changes the […]

The Carson Wentz era appears to be over with the Philadelphia Eagles. It has garnered conversations about the legacy that Wentz will leave behind. Louie DiBase and Gino Cammilleri, the hosts of the daily Locked On Eagles podcast, discussed what they think of when talking about the Carson Wentz era. It may be different than […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is already a topic for several teams projected to make their selection in the top 10, and the Philadelphia Eagles are one of the more intriguing squads to watch after the benching of Carson Wentz. On the daily Locked On NFL Draft podcast, Benjamin Solak and Trevor Sikkema discussed what the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen to bench Carson Wentz in favor of Jalen Hurts, stirring reactions from fans of all ages. Amid losing his starting job, Wentz took the time to respond to a young fan’s heartfelt message on Twitter: You’re the man Giovanni 🙌🏻 I appreciate and look up to you! Never change man! […]

There aren’t a lot of people in Philadelphia who still have faith in their struggling QB Carson Wentz. The 27-year old Wentz hasn’t really had the best of seasons so far for the Philadelphia Eagles. After yet another dismal outing in Week 13,  he ended the game sitting on the chilly bench in Lambeau Field. […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was just benched by head coach Doug Pederson in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts. If you ask former Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, however, he believes this might actually work in Wentz’s favor. According to Garcia, who now serves as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, this could serve as […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are making a change under center. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Tuesday rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will start Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, with Carson Wentz as the backup. Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is naming Jalen Hurts his new starting quarterback and the rookie will start Sunday vs. the New […]

Maybe all struggling Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz needs is a change of scenery. That’s the opinion of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who assessed the struggles of the embattled Eagles QB during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson benched Wentz in the second half of the […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has yet to give a conclusive answer regarding his team’s starting quarterback for their matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, according to The Athletic‘s Bo Wulf. Pederson complimented Jalen Hurts’ play in their most recent tilt against the Green Bay Packers, but he also talked about being […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made a big decision deep into Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers, as he yanked starting quarterback Carson Wentz in the fourth period to replace him with rookie Jalen Hurts. The Eagles still ended up on the losing end, 30-16, but for his part, Hurts provided a bit […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered yet another loss on Sunday — their fourth in a row — this time falling to the Green Bay Packers, 30-16. Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz had another poor showing in the defeat, which only prompted more talk about the Pro Bowler’s depleted confidence level — something that may have all started […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz started Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. However, rookie signal caller Jalen Hurts finished it. The Eagles offense was nothing short of anemic with Wentz on the field while Hurts seemed to immediately give the lowly NFC East franchise a major boost despite Philadelphia still coming up short on […]

We officially have a quarterback controversy in Philadelphia, if Carson Wentz didn’t already know. Entering the game midway through the fourth quarter, Eagles backup QB Jalen Hurts fired a missile on 4th & 18 to wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. in the end zone. Below is the video of the rookie’s gorgeous touchdown pass, the […]

Finally, the news that every Philadelphia Eagles fan has been waiting for has come to fruition. The team has now played Jalen Hurts in his second straight possession, officially marking his takeover ahead of Carson Wentz. And for the second straight series in Green Bay, Jalen Hurts is playing quarterback and Carson Wentz is on […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has not been his old self as he continues to mightily struggle from the field this season. His poor self-confidence as of late led many to believe that drafting Jalen Hurts in the 2020 NFL Draft could be a reason for his uninspired play under center thus far, as per […]

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are beginning to grow tired of Carson Wentz and his struggles, but it’s unlikely that the team moves on from him. Due to his massive contract, the Eagles are stuck with Wentz for the foreseeable future, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @NFLGameDay: The #Eagles extension for QB Carson Wentz […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are desperate for some stability at the quarterback position, though it might start with a change in play-calling. Carson Wentz’s struggles have reportedly prompted head coach Doug Pederson to consider giving up play-calling duties, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Pederson said he will still call the plays, but noted he has […]