Report: Carson Wentz Traded to Commanders from Colts

The quarterback is headed to Washington after a one-year stint with Indianapolis.

Carson Wentz is leaving Indianapolis to head to Washington, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

🚨 Breaking: The Colts are trading Carson Wentz to the Commanders, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/BOK92j10wF

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 9, 2022

The Commanders will be taking on Wentz’s full contract, which results in $22 million (with $6.294 million roster bonus) in 2022; $20 million (with $6.176 million roster bonus) in 2023; and $20 million (with $6.235 million roster bonus) in 2024.

Here's what the Commanders currently owe new QB Carson Wentz:

2022: $22M salary, $6.294M roster bonus
2023: $20M salary, $6.176M roster bonus
2024: $21M salary, $6.235M roster bonus

A new QB in DC.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 9, 2022

Additionally, the Colts will receive two third-round picks (one is potential in 2023 if Wentz plays 70 percent of plays) and a second-round pick. The Commanders get Wentz and a second-round pick.

Trade terms, per sources…

Colts get:
🏈2022 third-round pick
🏈2023 third-round pick that can become a second if Carson Wentz plays 70 percent of plays.
🏈2022 second-round pick

Commanders get:
🏈QB Carson Wentz
🏈2022 second-round pick.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2022

The trade doesn’t come as too much of a shock in terms of the Colts letting go of Wentz, since they previously made claims of wanting to trade the quarterback. 

The Commanders did make a significant trade offer for Russell Wilson, but the quarterback ultimately chose the Broncos on Tuesday. Now, Wentz will be the first quarterback to sport the Commanders jersey.

Wentz’s one-year stunt with the Colts resulted in a 9–8 record and a slightly missed chance of making the playoffs. 

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