It is speculated that the deal will be finalized before Philadelphia pays a $ 10 million staff bonus.
It’s to be expected Philadelphia Eagles transfer to Carson Wentz in the next few days in what would be the most recent transaction with the bombastic defender who shook NFLsaid sources ESPN.
The most pertinent questions now are where and by how much. However, it could happen as early as this week, according to sources, in the league, even with eagles insisting to other teams that they would be happy if they kept Wentz for another year in Philadelphia.
eagles would look for, in the words of a very well-placed source, “a type of package Matthew Stafford“as they pay Wentz. Detroit Lions they sent to Stafford A Los Angeles Rams last weekend by choosing from the third round of this year, two future selections from the first round and the defender Jared Goff, the player selected directly forward Wentz in the first two bats of the draft order in 2016.
Among the teams that have expressed a certain level of interest for Wentz they are Chicago Bears e Indianapolis Coltssaid sources ESPN, although other teams asked to assess the market and see what a package for eagles.
It will be part of a seasonal break from NFL which will feature a rain of defender moves, with teams struggling to make sure they are not left behind. Once Wentz is traded, league sources believe it could help set the price for other possible moves, such as one involving the Los Angeles defender. New York Jets, Sam Darnold.
However, a potential swap for Wentz has been in training for over a week with eagles engaged in a series of conversations shortly thereafter Stafford was sent to Angels.
These discussions grew as the week progressed, however eagles he went on to tell the teams that he did not intend to trade Wentz unless they have received what I believe is adequate compensation. Discussions so far suggest that it will happen, according to league sources, thus making the 2020 election the second round, Jalen Hurts, the starting defender of eagles for next season.
Despite eagles they are in no hurry to redeem Wentzand nothing can be made official until the start of the new league year on March 17, Wentz is scheduled to receive a $ 10 million bonus on the third day of the league year that would be borne by Philadelphia if the former first round recruit is still on payroll. It is therefore speculated that the agreement will be finalized well in advance.
The outcome Wentz I would leave too eagles with a dead money figure of 34 million dollars, which adds to his situation against the ceiling. In any case, Philadelphia He has known about his financial situation for months and has been preparing for it as well Aries with departure Goff and the dead money he left behind.
The new head coach of the team eagles, Nick Sirianni, who was hired as a replacement for Doug Pederson, did not comment publicly Wentz as a starter, because he is aware of the possibility that the defender will not be in the team in 2021.
However, team sources said that Sirianni He recently had a meeting with his assistants in which many coaches expressed their belief that they could help Wentz regain the Pro Bowl form.
The one eagles are open to move Wentz in exchange it supports the owner’s statement Jeffrey Lurie that dismissal Pederson it was not due to the decline Wentz in 2020 as the main reason.
There have been rumors over the years that Wentz He tried to tie himself in the locker room, but others believe that this could have been a natural consequence of the fact that the team failed to live up to the expectations that followed the 2017 campaign.
According to many numbers, Wentz he handled the class all the time Philadelphiaand has received public support from many team leaders over the years, including recently Fletcher Cox Yes Jason Kelce.
Despite your efforts to get your feedback, Wentz was not available for comment. eagles declined to comment.
However, a resolution is approaching, with eagles stuck in discussions that several sources in the league think will lead to the next big deal in the league NFL.