Once the Future of Philly Now No One Wants Him

Philadelphia, PA – June 16, 2025

There was a time when Carson Wentz was hailed as the savior of the Philadelphia Eagles — the No. 2 overall pick in 2016, the golden-armed quarterback who nearly clinched an MVP in 2017 before injury struck. He was the face of a franchise hungry for a Super Bowl, and though Nick Foles sealed the deal, it was Wentz who built the runway.

Now? He’s still a free agent in June, and NFL teams are moving on without a second thought.

According to Sporting News, even quarterback-needy teams like the Kansas City Chiefs have passed on Wentz. Instead of signing the former Eagles star as insurance behind Patrick Mahomes, the reigning champions opted for developmental prospect Carson Strong. It was a decision that made headlines — not because Strong is a big name, but because Wentz isn’t anymore.

Wentz’s fall has been dramatic. From Philadelphia to Indianapolis, then Washington, and most recently Los Angeles, he has bounced between franchises, never reclaiming the form that once put him in elite conversations. Despite a late-season stint with the Rams in 2023, no team has been willing to sign him in 2024 or so far in 2025.

NFL insiders say Wentz may still be a training camp option if injuries strike elsewhere, but he’s no longer viewed as a viable long-term starter — or even a reliable backup. That’s a staggering decline for a quarterback who, just six years ago, was seen as the cornerstone of a dynasty.

Fans in Philadelphia are split. Some remember his 33-touchdown season in 2017 and hold out hope. Others say it’s time to move on. “He had every chance,” one fan posted on X. “Now even the Chiefs won’t touch him. That says everything.”

As training camps approach and Wentz remains unsigned, the story shifts from comeback to closure. Once the franchise face of the Eagles, Carson Wentz now faces the unthinkable: no team, no job, and no clear future in the NFL.