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6 possible Carson Wentz trade destinations if Eagles choose to move on
Carson Wentz, the face of the Eagles' franchise since 2016, has officially been benched for rookie Jalen Hurts. It's a nightmare scenario for the organization, and now the Eagles' front office has to figure out what to do with Wentz. Do they believe he can be fixed? Are they totally done with him as a player?
If Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman decide they're ready for a clean break from Wentz, it'll be a tough pill to swallow financially. Wentz's four-year, $128 million extension technically hasn't even kicked in yet, making him an onerous asset.
But trading Wentz is smarter than cutting him, if the Eagles want to move on this offseason. If the Eagles trade him before the third day of the 2021 league year, they're stuck with a little more than $33 million in dead cap, per Over The Cap. It's not great, but you're able to avoid much greater costs down the line.
So... who exactly would trade for Wentz? Once considered an MVP candidate, he's looked lost this season, though his supporting cast on the offensive line and at the skill positions has left much to be desired, as has Doug Pederson's play-calling. Last offseason Nick Foles fetched a fourth-round pick despite being benched for Gardner Minshew. Wentz could probably bring back a third-round pick from an interested team.
Here are six teams I think could be at least intrigued by an available Wentz:
If Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman decide they're ready for a clean break from Wentz, it'll be a tough pill to swallow financially. Wentz's four-year, $128 million extension technically hasn't even kicked in yet, making him an onerous asset.
But trading Wentz is smarter than cutting him, if the Eagles want to move on this offseason. If the Eagles trade him before the third day of the 2021 league year, they're stuck with a little more than $33 million in dead cap, per Over The Cap. It's not great, but you're able to avoid much greater costs down the line.
So... who exactly would trade for Wentz? Once considered an MVP candidate, he's looked lost this season, though his supporting cast on the offensive line and at the skill positions has left much to be desired, as has Doug Pederson's play-calling. Last offseason Nick Foles fetched a fourth-round pick despite being benched for Gardner Minshew. Wentz could probably bring back a third-round pick from an interested team.
Here are six teams I think could be at least intrigued by an available Wentz:
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Carson Wentz, the face of the Eagles' franchise since 2016, has officially been benched for rookie Jalen Hurts. It's a nightmare scenario for the organization, and now the Eagles' front office has to figure out what to do with Wentz. Do they believe he can be fixed? Are they totally done with him as a player?
If Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman decide they're ready for a clean break from Wentz, it'll be a tough pill to swallow financially. Wentz's four-year, $128 million extension technically hasn't even kicked in yet, making him an onerous asset.
But trading Wentz is smarter than cutting him, if the Eagles want to move on this offseason. If the Eagles trade him before the third day of the 2021 league year, they're stuck with a little more than $33 million in dead cap, per Over The Cap. It's not great, but you're able to avoid much greater costs down the line.
So... who exactly would trade for Wentz? Once considered an MVP candidate, he's looked lost this season, though his supporting cast on the offensive line and at the skill positions has left much to be desired, as has Doug Pederson's play-calling. Last offseason Nick Foles fetched a fourth-round pick despite being benched for Gardner Minshew. Wentz could probably bring back a third-round pick from an interested team.
Here are six teams I think could be at least intrigued by an available Wentz:
If Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman decide they're ready for a clean break from Wentz, it'll be a tough pill to swallow financially. Wentz's four-year, $128 million extension technically hasn't even kicked in yet, making him an onerous asset.
But trading Wentz is smarter than cutting him, if the Eagles want to move on this offseason. If the Eagles trade him before the third day of the 2021 league year, they're stuck with a little more than $33 million in dead cap, per Over The Cap. It's not great, but you're able to avoid much greater costs down the line.
So... who exactly would trade for Wentz? Once considered an MVP candidate, he's looked lost this season, though his supporting cast on the offensive line and at the skill positions has left much to be desired, as has Doug Pederson's play-calling. Last offseason Nick Foles fetched a fourth-round pick despite being benched for Gardner Minshew. Wentz could probably bring back a third-round pick from an interested team.
Here are six teams I think could be at least intrigued by an available Wentz: