Carson Wentz Fantasy QB
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| Height / Weight | 6'5" / 237 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Dec 30, 1992(30) |
| College | North Dakota State |
| Experience | 3 Years |
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Carson Wentz NEWS
Commanders Not Committing To Carson Wentz
When asked about the team's plan at quarterback and whether QB Carson Wentz will be with the organization in 2023, Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew said, "We're currently working through all that." In his first year in D.C., Wentz struggled with injuries and inconsistent performances, posting a 62.3% completion percentage, a career-low 1,755 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in just eight games played (seven starts). The 30-year-old will have a $26.1 million salary cap hit in 2023 if he sticks on the roster. He has no dead cap hit either, so there's a very good chance Wentz will find himself on the open market this offseason. If that happens, Sam Howell and Taylor Heinicke could compete for the starting job, depending on who else the organization brings in at the position.
Jan 10, 2023 • 5:07 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Designated To Return From IR
The Washington Commanders designated quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It opens up the team's 21-day window to officially activate Wentz from Injured Reserve, and he will return to practice this week with the team. Once the 29-year-old is deemed ready to come off IR, he will return to a backup role behind Taylor Heinicke, who has been solid since Wentz injured his right ring finger. There's still a chance that Wentz regains the starting role later this season if Heinicke struggles, but Wentz has no business being rostered in single-QB leagues right now. There's a chance that Wentz is activated before Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Sam Howell has been serving as Heinicke's backup with Wentz injured.
Nov 23, 2022 • 6:16 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Not Cleared By Medical Staff
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) has not been cleared by the medical staff yet, according to head coach Ron Rivera. The 29-year-old is eligible to return after spending four weeks on the injured reserve. However, the team is in a tough spot with Taylor Heinicke leading them to three wins in their last four games. The expectation is the team will give another update on Wentz this week. It doesn't sound like the team is in any rush to get Wentz back on the field.
Nov 16, 2022 • 12:45 AM | RotoBallerTrade Compensation Won't Affect Decision On Carson Wentz
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) joined the team via trade from the Indianapolis Colts. As part of the deal, there is a clause that if the 29-year-old plays on 70% or more of the offensive snaps, the compensation changes from a third-round pick to a second-round pick. He was playing 100% of the snaps until his injury occurred against the Bears in Week 6. However, the Commanders find themselves in a scenario where, if he misses five more games, he'll fall short of that mark, reducing the pick they are required to give up. While head coach Ron Rivera insists this is not affecting their decision, Wentz is already slotted to miss three more games due to injury, so it will be interesting to see how the organization handles the situation moving forward.
Oct 26, 2022 • 1:01 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Going On Injured Reserve
The Washington Commanders are placing quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) on Injured Reserve on Saturday with a broken ring finger on his right hand, according to a source. It means that he'll miss at least the next four games. The hope is that Wentz can play upon being eligible to return, but he will miss the revenge game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Wentz needed surgery to fix his broken finger. In the meantime, Taylor Heinicke will take over under center for the Commanders and will be an option as a low-end QB2 for fantasy managers in superflex leagues. Wentz isn't a must-stash in two-QB leagues. In his first six games in D.C., he threw for 1,489 yards on 232 attempts with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Oct 22, 2022 • 4:37 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Receives Four-Week Timeline Post-Surgery
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) suffered the injury during their game against the Bears on Thursday. The initial estimate was four to six weeks, however, following his surgery, there is optimism it could be on the shorter side of that timeline. The newest report is that the doctor who performed the surgery told the 29-year-old to expect a four-week recovery. It remains to be seen whether the team will elect to place him on the injured reserve list, but the Commanders will need to turn to either Taylor Heinicke or Sam Howell in his absence. Either player would be a slight downgrade for the offense, although the rookie does possess unknown upside. Both are potential adds in a superflex league, but not in a single-quarterback format.
Oct 18, 2022 • 12:10 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Could Miss 4-6 Weeks
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is facing a 4-6 week recovery timeline and could be placed on injured reserve with a fractured ring finger. Wentz was already dealing with a few injuries and suffered the finger injury in the win against the Chicago Bears. Pass-catchers Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, and Jahan Dotson could take a hit with Taylor Heinicke slated to start for Washington once again. Heinicke has proven to be able to support one fantasy-relevant wideout, but he's unlikely to support more than one. However, he's now a top waiver add in superflex or two-quarterback fantasy leagues, simply because he's now a starter.
Oct 17, 2022 • 6:56 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Doubtful For Week 7
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) status is in doubt after suffering an injury during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. The 29-year-old suffered a fractured finger while throwing during Thursday's victory. It sounds like Wentz is going to visit a specialist, but it seems unlikely that he'd be ready for Week 7. Taylor Heinicke would be in line to start, assuming Wentz is unable to play. Heinicke does have NFL experience, but wouldn't be a recommended streaming option against the Green Bay Packers defense next week.
Oct 16, 2022 • 1:32 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Diagnosed With A Fractured Finger
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) suffered a fractured finger on this throwing hand during Thursday's win over the Chicago Bears. As a result, he will travel to Los Angeles to visit a specialist to determine the next course of action. The 29-year-old has passed for 1,489 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. However, he also has 10 interceptions while completing only 62.1% of his tosses. Nonetheless, with Wentz's availability up in the air moving ahead, Taylor Heinicke may be under center for the foreseeable future.
Oct 15, 2022 • 2:57 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Battling Biceps Tendon Strain
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (biceps) will play on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears in Week 6, but he'll be playing through a biceps tendon strain near his throwing shoulder that raised questions about his availability on a short week, according to sources. He is sore and not 100 percent, but he looked good throwing the ball in walkthrough practices this week. Wentz will have 10 days to rest and heal up before the Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers. The 29-year-old suffered the injury in last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he still threw for a season-high 359 yards and two touchdowns. He'll be without Jahan Dotson and Logan Thomas on Thursday because of injuries, and Wentz will be in play as a midrange QB2 for fantasy managers.
Oct 13, 2022 • 4:34 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Will Be Active Thursday Night
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) will be active for the Thursday night game against the Chicago Bears this week, according to the team. Wentz was taken off the final injury report for Week 6 on Wednesday and will make the start on Thursday. He'll once again be without rookie receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf), though, which puts a damper on his QB2 status. However, he was still able to throw for a season-high 359 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Bears are also a pretty favorable matchup for quarterbacks, so the 29-year-old should be viewed as a solid QB2 option this week.
Oct 12, 2022 • 7:33 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz Limited Again Tuesday
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Tuesday in the team's walkthrough. Wentz is dealing with a right shoulder injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him from playing on a short week on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. Fantasy managers would like to see him put in a full practice on Wednesday. He threw for a season-high 359 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans without receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf). Wentz could be without both players again in Week 6, where he'll be a solid QB2 option in superflex leagues if he's active.
Oct 11, 2022 • 6:16 PM | RotoBallerCarson Wentz On The Week 6 Injury Report
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) has popped up on the injury report for Week 6 and was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Wide receiver Dyami Brown (groin) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf) were also listed as limited Monday. Wentz is dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his practice status the next two days, but it's unlikely that he'll be forced to sit on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. The 29-year-old signal-caller went 25-for-38 for a season-high 359 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he'll continue to be a low-end QB2 for those in superflex leagues if he's active against the Bears.
Oct 10, 2022 • 11:25 PM | RotoBaller
