The Carson Wentz experiment with the Commanders was a short-lived one.
The Carson Wentz experiment with the Commanders was short-lived.
Washington announced Monday that it has released Wentz after just one season with the team, allowing it to save $26.17 million against the salary cap,. Wentz, who was traded to the Commanders by the Colts ahead of the 2022 season, only started seven games, appeared in eight and was benched in favor of backup Taylor Heinicke at times throughout the year.
The seven starts were the fewest of the 30-year-old’s career, as were his 1,755 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. Wentz suffered a fractured finger in Washington’s Week 6 win against the Bears, and that sparked a quarterback controversy that continued throughout the rest of the year — especially after Wentz recovered, returned to practice and neared a return.He didn’t play again until Week 16.
Wentz was named the starter for Week 17, but was benched again after throwing three interceptions in a season-crushing 24-10 loss to the Browns. The Commanders turned to rookie Sam Howell for the regular-season finale.
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