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Carson Wentz released by Washington Commanders after 1 season
WASHINGTON - Carson Wentz's time as a Washington Commander is over. The team released the veteran quarterback Monday, saying it hoped Wentz would help them make a playoff push last season but after missing more than half the games due to an injury — that didn't pan out. Instead, Wentz played in just eight games and the Commanders finished 8-8-1, at the bottom of the NFC East division. Who should the Washington Commanders start as quarterback? The #DMVZONE team discusses in a vibrant NFL discussion.The 30-year-old threw for 1,755 yards during the 2022 season, 11 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He was sacked on 26 occasions and fumbled the football 3 times.Wentz was acquired by the franchise through a trade with the Indianapolis Colts last offseason. LANDOVER, MD- JANUARY 1: Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) run into the locker room after the Cleveland Browns defeat of the Washington Commanders at FedEX Field on January 1, 2023 in Landover MD.