Chiefs signing Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes’ new backup for 2024 season, per report

Carson Wentz started his NFL profession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now he’ll swimsuit up for essentially the most completed Eagles head coach of all time … in Kansas Metropolis. Nearly a month after coming into 2024 free company, the veteran quarterback has signed a one-year cope with the Chiefs, as NFL Media reports, to work underneath Andy Reid as Patrick Mahomes’ new backup.

Wentz, 31, final performed for the Los Angeles Rams, showing in three video games as Matthew Stafford’s No. 2 final season. His transfer to the Chiefs marks the fourth time he is modified groups in as a few years, but it surely comes after a short however well-regarded stint underneath Sean McVay, throughout which he led the Rams to a Week 18 victory en path to the playoffs.

In Kansas Metropolis, Wentz instantly turns into the favourite to function Reid’s prime insurance coverage for Mahomes, with incumbent backup Blaine Gabbert nonetheless unsigned in free company. The Chiefs have most popular an skilled veteran within the No. 2 spot, beforehand deploying Chad Henne. And Wentz provides loads of expertise, with 93 profession begins underneath his belt.

Initially drafted No. 2 total by the Eagles in 2016, 4 years after Reid exited Philadelphia, Wentz spent his first 5 seasons in inexperienced. He was an MVP candidate in yr two, however a late-season ACL tear sidelined him for the Eagles’ historic Tremendous Bowl run, and mercurial outcomes the following three years contributed to an abrupt departure forward of the 2021 marketing campaign. Traded to the Indianapolis Colts, Wentz lasted only one season in Indy earlier than a commerce to the Washington Commanders. He went 2-5 as a starter in D.C. earlier than his launch, and he did not be part of the Rams till November of 2023.

In addition to beginning expertise, Wentz a minimum of provides some stylistic similarities to Mahomes; although far much less constant, the previous is understood for his robust arm and backyard-style method, making him a smart match for a coach and quarterback tandem outlined by their creativity and off-script manufacturing.