Rams signing Carson Wentz

[Lancer1]

https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-to-sign-qb-carson-wentz-following-matthew-stafford-s-thumb-injury

 

Carson Wentz will get another shot to reignite his NFL career.

 

The Los Angeles Rams are expected to sign Wentz, pending a physical, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per a source.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston first reported the news.

 

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford missed the team's Week 9 loss in Green Bay due to a thumb injury. Backup Brett Rypien was ineffective in the defeat, throwing for 130 yards with an interception and a fumble. That performance apparently was enough to end Rypien's time in L.A. as Pelissero later reported that L.A. was waiving the veteran.

 

The Rams are on a bye in Week 10. Head coach Sean McVay sounded optimistic this week that Stafford would be able to return after the week off, but adding Wentz provides another arm for the QB room.

 

The former No. 2 overall pick in 2016, selected after the Rams took Jared Goff No. 1 overall, Wentz has struggled to find footing since his sensational 2017 season ended with an ACL injury. Wentz played five seasons for the Eagles but was traded to Indianapolis two years after signing a big-money, long-term contract in 2019.

 

Wentz struggled mightily in 17 starts with the Colts in 2021, plagued by turnovers, inefficient passing, and enigmatic mistakes. The season in Indy ended in crushing fashion as the Colts lost a playoff spot with a Week 18 defeat to Jacksonville, a game in which Wentz struggled to move the ball until the game was out of reach.

Last season, the Washington Commanders became the latest team to board the Wentz train, believing the former first-rounder could solve their QB quandary. The trade backfired as Wentz's rollercoaster play continued early in the season as the Commanders lost four of the first five games. Wentz injured his hand in Week 6 and was placed on injured reserve. After getting healthy, he didn't immediately regain the starting role with the emergence of Taylor Heinicke. With the Commanders needing two wins to close the season to earn a playoff spot, Ron Rivera turned back to Wentz in Week 17. The move blew up in their faces. The QB threw three INTs and just 143 yards in a loss to Cleveland, sealing Washington's season.

The Commanders released Wentz in February.

 

NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo noted that Wentz worked with Jon Gruden in the offseason, a former McVay mentor.

In the last handful of seasons, Wentz has been an ineffective quarterback, rattled by pressure and prone to wayward mistakes usually seen by younger players. His standing as a free agent into November underscores how most of the league views the former starter.

 

However, last season, McVay made the Baker Mayfield experiment look good on short notice, providing enough optimism that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as their starter in 2023. If Stafford's injury lingers and Wentz gets a shot, he'll hope for a similar resurgence in L.A.

[Myles]

Not a bad signing really.   

[chad72]

The red haired Phoenix rises from the ashes...just kidding.  

 

I hope he does well. The Rams do have their bye week to get him incorporated into their offense. He is paired with a good coach. Hope it works out for The Rams, even if it is for half a season.

 

It doesn't take much to be a massive upgrade over Brett Rypien, that is for sure, which he will be. This is definitely a Baker Mayfield like mid season move last year, for the Rams this year.

 

I am just surprised that the Jets with Zach Wilson didn't attempt to sign Carson Wentz. He could have been buddies with ARod with similar thoughts related to Covid, and would have definitely helped out the Jets offense better. 😉

[Tsarquise]

This is interesting. Hope he does well. I am eager to see the results. 

 

I almost kind of miss Wentz after what has transpired since his departure. It is getting hard to be a Colts fan. 

[shakedownstreet]

[2006Coltsbestever]

I would rather have Mustache. What is funny about this, Rams passed on him in the draft and took Goff instead. Goff is gone and now they end up with Wentz anyway. 

[Lancer1]

11 hours ago, Myles said:

Not a bad signing really.   

Agree, especially as a backup to Stafford but with Matt's penchant for injuries, there's a better than average chance that Wentz will see some playing time under center for LA.

[teganslaw]

This is a good signing. I hope McVay's coaching helps Wentz. 

[sb41champs]

Brett Rypien played BADLY this past weekend.

 

While Carson Wentz is nothing more than a backup QB - at this point - BUT - he might have the opportunity to play enough to showcase his improvement.

 

I hope Matt Stafford is back sooner than later - as I have a couple of his outstanding WR corps on my fantasy team.

[RollerColt]

6 minutes ago, sb41champs said:

Brett Rypien played BADLY this past weekend.

 

While Carson Wentz is nothing more than a backup QB - at this point - BUT - he might have the opportunity to play enough to showcase his improvement.

 

I hope Matt Stafford is back sooner than later - as I have a couple of his outstanding WR corps on my fantasy team.

Agreed!

 

This has been one of the worst seasons of fantasy football points wise! I'm glad I'm 8-1, but everyone is snake bitten by QB injuries and bad backup QB play. 

[ColtJax]

I'm REALLY surprised that the Giants or Jets didn't take a flier on him. The Giants have nothing, Wentz isn't a pro bowler, but he can play good at times..

[Myles]

1 hour ago, ColtJax said:

I'm REALLY surprised that the Giants or Jets didn't take a flier on him. The Giants have nothing, Wentz isn't a pro bowler, but he can play good at times..

I understand the Jets not signing him.  They have a young QB they need to figure out.