New Orleans, LA – May 25, 2025
The New Orleans Saints may be preparing for one of the most unexpected quarterback shakeups of the offseason. The story of Carson Wentz has always walked a tightrope between brilliance and collapse. Once the franchise centerpiece of the Philadelphia Eagles and the face of a $128 million contract, Wentz faded from NFL relevance faster than anyone expected. Now, after a stint as a backup in Kansas City and whispers of a quiet exit from the league, his name has returned to the rumor mill—this time connected to the Saints, a team left exposed at quarterback after Derek Carr's recent retirement. For Wentz, this is more than a potential contract; it’s an unexpected door swinging open.
The Saints’ quarterback room is filled with youth and uncertainty. Names like Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and Tyler Shough may represent the future, but none offer the immediate leadership or big-game experience that a team needs when trying to stay competitive in the NFC South. With Haener reportedly battling an oblique injury, it’s no surprise that analysts like Moe Moton are calling for reinforcements. “Wentz still has the tools to stabilize a locker room and stretch the field when needed,” Moton explained. That endorsement may not guarantee a job, but it does suggest Wentz remains a respected option in a league obsessed with youth.
Strategically, signing Wentz would be a low-risk, high-upside move. His last full season as a starter in Indianapolis saw him throw for over 3,500 yards and 27 touchdowns with only seven interceptions—numbers that remain serviceable in a league where backup quarterbacks are more valuable than ever. While his stint with Washington was forgettable, and his role in Kansas City minimal, the former second overall pick still brings something many rosters lack: playoff-caliber experience and the arm strength to make all the throws.
For Eagles fans, the very mention of Wentz triggers complex emotions. He was once the golden boy—nearly MVP in 2017—whose injury opened the door for a Super Bowl run he could not finish. Since then, his career has become a cautionary tale about pressure, injuries, and how quickly a city’s hero can become expendable. Yet despite everything, his connection to that magical season has never fully broken, and his name still draws attention in Philadelphia.
If this move materializes, Carson Wentz won't be returning as a savior, but he might reappear as a survivor. In a league built on redemption stories and short memories, this could be the start of one last chapter—a quiet chance to remind people that once, not long ago, he was the next big thing.
