The Indianapolis Colts are likely going to be without starting quarterback Carson Wentz, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, for the Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Given that Wentz is unvaccinated, he will be out for 10 days under the current protocols, assuming he tested positive. If he’s a close contact to a positive test, it’s five days. The likely event is that it is a positive test, which we will find out by the end of Tuesday.
There is a chance that the protocols change to a five-day quarantine, in which case Wentz would be eligible to return for the game on Sunday if he tests negative and is asymptomatic.
If Wentz is out, the Colts are going to have to weigh their options. A large chunk of starters on both sides of the ball is currently on the COVID-19 list due to positive tests. Amid both injuries and positive COVID-19 tests, the Colts could be without their starting offensive line.
In a game that would clinch a playoff berth with a win, the Colts have to weigh all of their options, which includes reaching out to a familiar name.
Let’s dive into the realistic possibilities for the Colts at quarterback in Week 17 if Wentz is out:
