Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions have a veteran backup, and he is a former No. 2 total decide.
Carson Wentz is signing a one-year cope with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, NFL Community Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday night time.
Wentz, chosen with the No. 2 decide of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, is now certain for his fifth group in as many seasons.
A one-time Professional Bowler in 5 years with Philly, Wentz’ days with the Eagles ended after a tumultuous 2020 season, and pictures at staying put as a QB1 with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders likewise fizzled in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Final yr, he joined the Los Angeles Rams late within the marketing campaign as they had been in search of a veteran backup. He performed in only one sport, a Week 18 win over the San Francisco 49ers with starters on both sides resting. Wentz tallied three complete touchdowns within the victory.
This time round, Wentz will not want to attend out the offseason and far of the common season to discover a gig.
He lands with the Chiefs, reigning rulers of the NFL world, and joins a QB room led by Mahomes and in addition housing Chris Oladokun and Ian E-book.
The 31-year-old Wentz is perhaps completed as a starter, however he has ample expertise to supply the Chiefs if wanted and furthering his profession below the tutelage of head coach Andy Reid actually cannot damage. Wentz is poised to fill a task beforehand occupied by Blaine Gabbert final season and beforehand by Chad Henne and Matt Moore.
By way of elements of eight NFL seasons, Wentz has performed in 95 video games, posted a 47-45-1 file as a starter, and thrown for 22,292 yards, 153 touchdowns and 67 interceptions. Maybe additionally of notice is that the 6-foot-5, 237-pounder is an underrated runner and a stable short-yardage floor gainer who may doubtlessly chip in if wanted because the Chiefs have lengthy been reluctant to make use of Mahomes on sneaks as a result of previous accidents.
The Chiefs have their subsequent veteran backup and Wentz has discovered a brand new house in KC.
