Carson Wentz tore his ACL
The Eagles got the news they feared on Monday.
Coach Doug Pederson told reporters that quarterback Carson Wentz did indeed tear his ACL in the win over the Rams, a tremendous blow to the Eagles’ Super Bowl chances.
Wentz was having an MVP season for the 11-2 Eagles and was the main reason they were the favorites to win the NFC. Philadelphia now turns to Nick Foles, who completed 6-of-10 passes for 42 yards in Los Angeles after Wentz left the game.
Wentz suffered the injury diving into the end zone in the third quarter for a touchdown that would be called back for holding.
Nate Sudfeld is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to back up Foles.