Carson Wentz: Probably Not Playing This Week or Again This Season
During his press conference today, Doug Pederson would not guarantee that Carson Wentz would play this Sunday in Los Angeles. In less than an hour this is where we’ve ended up:
#Eagles QB Carson Wentz, dealing with a back issue, is not expected to play this week, sources say. Depending on the result, given the time of year, Wentz may not play again in 2018. The team is still gathering info on his health.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 12, 2018
I mean, what’s left to say at this point? The injury bug has come for everyone in that locker room. They are physically defeated, I am emotionally defeated.
If Wentz does end up on IR (joining Corey Clement and Jalen Mills this week), the Eagles will move into second place…for largest salary cap hit to their IR list. Only team ahead of them is the 49ers, who’s number is ballooned due to Jimmy Garrapolo. The Eagles, though, have more players on the list than the 49ers do.
Sometimes, it’s just not your time. There is a reason there hasn’t been a repeat Super Bowl Champion in 13 years. Personal and injuries play a huge part in that. Eagles have dealt with both this season.