Eagles Ex Carson Wentz Could Sign with Chiefs, Back Up Patrick Mahomes
With just 11 days until the start of the regular season, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz remains a free agent.
However, on "SportsCenter," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently reported that Wentz's days as a free agent could be numbered. The former Eagles quaterback has maintained open communication with the Kansas City Chiefs, potentially to serve as Patrick Mahomes' backup.
"Carson Wentz and the Chiefs did talk this offseason. There was some dialogue about Wentz potentially joining the Chiefs maybe down the road, or at least, you know, keeping that communication open," Fowler said. "And I was told the Chiefs were fairly receptive to that idea. Certainly they respect the talent. And I was told Wentz is open to getting to a championship-type team, getting into a new winning culture, where he can learn, you know, sit behind a Patrick Mahomes."
Despite Wentz's challenging season last year with the Washington Commanders, during which he started only seven games and ended with a disappointing 2-5 record, his seven years as an NFL starter can provide coach Andy Reid and his staff with a significant amount of experience compared to their existing quarterback depth. Currently, the Chiefs' quarterback options behind Mahomes include Blaine Gabbert, Chris Oladokun, and Shane Buechele, who have a combined total of 48 starts.
With Wentz's opportunities as an NFL starting quarterback having diminished, spending a year under Reid's guidance and learning from Mahomes could provide the necessary reset the once MVP-caliber quarterback needs to steer his career back on track.
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