Carson Wentz benched: Trade options, Eagles' future - The Athletic

Nineteen months after signing Carson Wentz to a team-record $128 million extension, the Philadelphia Eagles are benching their franchise quarterback for a rookie whose salary ranks 22nd on the team. Newly anointed starter Jalen Hurts is the third-highest-paid Jalen on the roster, behind safety Jalen Mills and receiver Jalen Reagor. This change marks a shocking pivot away from where the Eagles planned to be when they invested so much in Wentz. It’s also the most tangible indicator Wentz might not be long for Philly.

Below we will explore through the minds of NFL coaches and executives whether the Eagles should trade Wentz, what they might get in return, whether benching Wentz was the right move, which other notable NFL quarterbacks are the most interesting comps for Wentz, and much more, including a conspiracy theory that made a coach laugh out loud.

1. Should the Eagles trade Wentz?

“I don’t think so,” a former general manager said.

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