Good vibes all around @Colts.
Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger are competing for the backup role.
Yes, the backup role.
Carson Wentz trending to open the season as the starter with All-Pro G Quenton Nelson on same path after foot surgeries.
The Colts open season vs. Seahawks.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) August 11, 2021
Carson Wentz is no longer a member of the Eagles organization, but his success in 2021 will greatly impact Philadelphia’s draft future moving forward.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen are reporting that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz and guard Quenton Nelson are trending toward recovering from foot surgeries in time for the September 12 regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Colts had previously announced last week that Wentz would be sidelined five to 12 weeks after surgery to repair an old foot injury.
Wentz’s usage rate and playing time will greatly affect the Colts’ compensation to the Eagles in their trade for the quarterback.
Indianapolis gave Philadelphia a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could become a first-rounder if Wentz either plays at least 75% of the Colts offensive snaps or plays 70% of the snaps and the team reaches the playoffs.
