PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, an individual aware of the deal advised The Related Press on Tuesday.
The particular person spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the contract hasn’t been introduced.
Wentz, the No. 2 general decide in 2016, joins his fifth crew in 5 years to again up three-time Tremendous Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. He spent final season with the Rams and led Los Angeles to a victory within the last recreation in his solely begin.
Blaine Gabbert backed up Mahomes in 2023 when the Chiefs gained their second straight Tremendous Bowl and third in 5 years.
Wentz was 47-45-1 as a starter in eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders and Rams. He completed third in AP NFL MVP voting in 2017 however tore two knee ligaments late within the season and watched backup Nick Foles lead the Eagles to the franchise’s solely Tremendous Bowl victory.
Wentz final began 17 video games in a season for the Colts in 2021, going 9-8. He threw for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
Wentz has accomplished 62.7% of his passes for 22,292 yards, 153 TDs and 67 interceptions in a profession stricken by accidents and inconsistency.