CARSON WENTZ NEWS

Commanders' Carson Wentz has surgery to repair broken finger

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz underwent surgery to repair a broken right ring finger

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Undergoes surgery Monday Wentz had surgery on the broken ring finger on his right hand Monday.

Impact Wentz picked up the injury during the Commanders' Week 6 win at Chicago. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Wentz is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks following the procedure, allowing backup Taylor Heinicke to direct the offense for at least the next few games.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Wentz likely out 4-6 weeks; Eagles sputtering after halftime

How will the Commanders fair without Carson Wentz? Why are the Eagles struggling to close games? These are the latest NFC East takeaways.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Commanders QB Carson Wentz to undergo surgery on fractured finger Wentz injured his finger during Washington's Thursday win in Chicago. Taylor Heinicke would be elevated to starter if Wentz misses time.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

How long is Carson Wentz out? Latest news, updates on Commanders QB's injury status What's Commanders QB Carson Wentz's status after suffering a fractured finger?

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders' Carson Wentz out with injury, report says The Washington Commanders beat the Chicagos Bears, 12-7, on Thursday at Solider Field in Chicago, Illinois.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • NJ.COM

Commanders' Wentz (finger) expected to miss time: Source Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss time due to the finger fracture he suffered during Week 6’s win over the Chicago Bea...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Commanders BREAKING: QB Carson Wentz OUT 4-6 Weeks; IR Possibility? Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz fractured his thumb in Thursday’s win against the Chicago Bears. Now, Wentz is set to be out...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to miss 4-6 weeks Wentz is expected to miss 4-6 weeks as he recovers from the fractured right ring finger he suffered in the Week 6 win over the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Taylor Heinicke will take over under center in Week 7 against the Packers and likely for a few more games after that. Per Rapoport, the Commanders are considering placing Wentz on injured reserve, though that decision won't come until the quarterback concludes his meeting with a hand specialist Monday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) facing 4-6 week recovery, could be placed on IR Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is facing a recovery time of 4-6 weeks for the fractured ring finger he sustained on his throwing hand...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • NFL.COM

NFL Mock Draft: Commanders Take Carson Wentz Replacement in Round 1? The Washington Commanders are trending towards the top of the next NFL Draft. Could the team find its newest franchise quarterback?

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bears Left Carson Wentz Something to Remember Them By Washington QB suffered fractured finger onthrowing hand during win over Bears, says NFL Network.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Should Commanders Give Sam Howell a Shot After Carson Wentz Injury? The Washington Commanders are dealing with an injury for Carson Wentz. Could now be the time for rookie Sam Howell to showcase what he has?

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taylor Heinicke Time? Commanders Backup QB Could Start After Carson Wentz Injury The Washington Commanders grabbed a much-needed win Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. However, it came at the price of potentially l...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Taylor Heinicke Time? Commanders Backup QB Could Start After Carson Wentz Injury The Washington Commanders grabbed a much-needed win Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. However, it came at the price of potentially l...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Taylor Heinicke Time? Commanders Backup QB Could Start After Carson Wentz Injury The Washington Commanders grabbed a much-needed win Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. However, it came at the price of potentially l...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Carson Wentz could cost the Colts a second-round pick, miss game in Indianapolis The Colts received a third-round pick that could convert to a 2023 second-rounder from Washington for Wentz last offseason.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Commanders QB Carson Wentz has fractured finger on throwing hand Washington's starting quarterback suffered the injury in Thursday night's win over the Bears, and is expected to see a specialist in Los Ang...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Carson Wentz BREAKING: New Injury - Commanders QB OUT 6 Weeks? Carson Wentz is the quarterback of record in the Week 6 defeat of the Chicago Bears in a Thursday night matchup by the score of 12-7. But th...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders' Carson Wentz suffers finger fracture Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand during Thursday’s 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears and h...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carson Wentz, the best a man (Ron Rivera) can get It wasn’t quite T.O. discussing Tony Romo, but the Washington Commanders’ head coach got emotional defending the QB he threw under the bus d...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Fractures finger in win Wentz (ankle/biceps) suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand during Thursday's win over the Bears, and his status moving forward is uncertain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network...

Impact Following the game, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that Wentz suffered minor injuries to both his ankle and biceps, and the quarterback was also nursing a right shoulder injury heading into the contest. Rather than any of those three injuries, however, it's now the fractured finger that puts Wentz's availability most in question heading into a Week 7 matchup with the Packers on Oct. 23. Wentz is expected to see a hand specialist to determine the severity of the injury and whether he's able to play through the issue. Taylor Heinicke would likely step in as Wentz's replacement if the starter is unable to play, but rookie fifth-round pick Sam Howell could also be in contention for the backup job, given the Commanders' 2-4 record. Expect the team to release more details regarding Wentz's status in the coming days.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Wentz to Doctor: How Serious Are Commanders QB Injuries? Carson Wentz is the quarterback of record in the Week 6 defeat of the Chicago Bears in a Thursday night matchup by the score of 12-7. But th...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields vented following a frustrating 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Banged up after Week 6 win Wentz came out of Thursday's win over the Bears with minor injuries to his ankle and biceps, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Commanders expect Wentz to be fine, at least from a health standpoint, with 10 days of rest between the team's ugly Thursday win and an Oct. 23 matchup with Green Bay in Week 7. He was bothered by his right shoulder ahead of Thursday's game, and it's possible that injury -- combined with the others -- contributed to his 22-attempt, 99-yard effort against the Bears. Wentz should get more volume Week 7 even if he's not 100 percent healthy.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE