Colts expected to move on from Carson Wentz this offseason

After an embarrassing end to their 2021 season, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to move on from Carson Wentz this offseason.

According to Chris Mortensen, Wentz’s future in Indy looks bleak, and he will probably be moved before March 15th. After that date, $15 million of his base salary becomes guaranteed.

There's a belief that #Colts QB Carson Wentz will "'probably" be traded or released before March 19th, per @mortreport. That's when $15M in base salary becomes guaranteed. His future in Indianapolis looks "bleak."

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 13, 2022

The former Eagles quarterback was shipped to the Colts this past offseason for their first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

In a must-win game to secure a playoff bid, Wentz threw for 185 yards and was sacked six times in an 11-26 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, the Eagles made the playoffs with Jalen Hurts under center and secured another first-round pick in the process.

Wentz could find himself another starting job elsewhere, but that doesn’t seem likely at this point. He has now failed miserably in two cities and could be a high-end backup elsewhere in the NFL.

Following their Week 18 loss, former Eagles OC Frank Reich didn’t sound too certain about Wentz being their future at quarterback, saying this.

Frank Reich on Carson Wentz:

“I think he’s our quarterback.”

Not exactly a ringing endorsement towards Wentz from the one voice who pushed for #Colts to acquire him. pic.twitter.com/0uwE2X9GqF

— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) January 10, 2022

The Eagles will likely explore the market this offseason as well, with names like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray potentially being available.

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