Reports have been circulating concerning the future of quarterback Carson Wentz in Indianapolis. It started earlier today when ESPN’s Chris Mortensen went on “NFL Countdown” and stated that, “By March 18, (Wentz) will probably be traded or released.” 
The Colts traded for Wentz last offseason. Wentz played well for most of the year, throwing for 3,563 yards while tossing 27 touchdowns to only 7 interceptions. However, Wentz’s struggles down the stretch cost the Colts a playoff spot as they lost their final two games.
$15MM of Wentz’s salary for 2022 was guaranteed last March and the remaining $7MM of his 2022 salary will be guaranteed on March 18. March 18 is also the date that triggers a fully guaranteed roster bonus of $6.3MM for Wentz. So if the team were to cut Wentz before then, they would only be on the hook for the $15MM guaranteed last year and would save the $13.3MM due to him next month.
Joel Corry, who writes for CBS Sports on NFL contracts and salary caps, tweeted out some skepticism about releasing Wentz. He points out that the price the Colts paid to obtain Wentz last year (a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 first-round pick) doesn’t point to a one-year rental.
The best case scenario is likely finding a trade candidate willing to take on Wentz’s full contract. They wouldn’t have much leverage in the negotiations, though, considering they’d be asking a team to take on a contract they don’t want to take on themselves. A more likely scenario would see the Colts include Wentz in conversations with a trade candidate wherein they can agree to a re-worked contract that works for both Wentz and the new team. That way, they can attempt to redeem some of the value they gave up to get Wentz last year while allowing them to move on from the sixth-year quarterback.
Whatever route they plan on taking, the Colts have a little over a month to navigate it. There are certainly some quarterback needy teams that would consider Wentz an upgrade and may have the cap space to take on a contract that would keep Wentz happy.
Colts knew what they were getting in Wentz. Bad decision
Lmao. Well thatd be stupid. Just gave up a first round pick for him.
Draft class is deep at receiver.
Draft a #2 to go with Pittman, sign two FA TEs.
Jahan Dotson, Justyn Ross, David Bell fit the mold of possible 2nd round picks at WR
Pick up Oj Howard and Ross Dwelley at TE in FA.
How will they go about drafting Pittman? Who’s looking to be an first round pick.
He means Colts #1 WR Michael Pittman.
Wow Howie gets an A+ for that trade
Extremely overrated QB imo. Team with probably the most talent of any team in football, best O line best running game and a top 10 defense and can’t get to the playoffs. That falls on the QB or Coach or probably both.
How can you be overrated when everyone already thinks he sucks LOL
They lost their last two games and Taylor had 20 and 15 carries in those games. The best running back in the NFL with the best O-line. Should have been pounding the running game over and over and over again. Blame the coach.
Who is going to trade for him? No one. That’s who.
Steelers could be a team to watch on this.
This makes sense actually, maybe the cardinals too?
No the Steelers are not a team to watch. They are not going to sign another immobile QB. Rudolph and Haskins will battle for the No. 1 job with a low price veteran brought in as a third arm. The Steelers will look for their franchise QB in the 2023 draft.
Wentz fell off faster than any player in recent memory. From an MVP-caliber season in 2017 to likely being released 5 years later. Yikes.
Keep him for one more year. He literally just got there and has done nothing wrong. Is 27 TD to 7 INT not what you want?
True, he had a decent season, the draft is thin at QB, somebody will snatch him up quickly.
Carson Wentz = Head Case
couldnt take watching Foles take his team to a super bowl win
Wentz=fragile
Wentz is that bad it’s just the fact he’s not that good either.
He threw 3500 yards, 27 TDs and 7 INTs.
10th in TDs, 89th in INTs.
Despite having a great line was sacked the 14th most times. 10th in QBR and 13th in passer rating.
By moving him all you do is save 13mil but open up an expensive hole to fill. Just continue to let Jonathan Taylor run the ball. With TY Hilton off to FA maybe you get an upgrade at WR.
He’d be a terrible move for the Panthers unless they’re planning to replace the OL first.
The Colts took a chance. It just didn’t pan out. Since there isn’t much else out there at the moment I suspect they’ll give Wentz another year at the helm, as they are left with few other options.
He’s gonna be back in the NFc.tampa might. Washington might bite. Would love to see it. Lol.
Look for him to be a back-up and injury signing at best. He needed grooming from a small school and Philadelphia isn’t exacting a franchise known for patience at QB! His grave was dug before he ever left Philly!