PHILADELPHIA – Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles and is hopeful it won’t end in a divorce, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Wentz was benched for the final four games of the worst season of his five-year career and was inactive Sunday in a loss to Washington.
He hasn’t spoken to reporters since Dec. 6.Wentz also hasn’t discussed his future with team officials yet, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because it’s a private matter.
The person said those conversations will take place when the time is right.Wentz’s relationship with the organization is strained, according to another person close to the situation.