Carson Wentz is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. His college football career at North Dakota State University saw him lead the team to two consecutive NCAA FCS national championships. His exceptional performance led to him being drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL draft, making history as the highest drafted FCS player ever.
1970: Historic Start to NFL Career
Carson Wentz's impressive start to the 2016 season made him the first rookie quarterback since 1970 to win his first two games without throwing an interception.
December 30, 1992: Carson Wentz is Born
On December 30, 1992, Carson James Wentz was born.
1999: First Round Quarterback Selection for the Eagles
Carson Wentz's selection marked the first time the Philadelphia Eagles had drafted a quarterback in the first round since Donovan McNabb in 1999.
2008: Highest-Selected FCS Quarterback Since Joe Flacco
Carson Wentz's draft position solidified his place as the highest-selected FCS quarterback since Joe Flacco in 2008.
2011: High School Graduation
In 2011, Carson Wentz graduated as valedictorian of his class from Century High School in Bismarck, North Dakota.
2012: Record-Breaking Rookie Season
Carson Wentz's rookie season in 2016 was marked by record-breaking performances, including the most completions by a rookie in NFL history and the second-highest pass attempts by a rookie, behind Andrew Luck's 2012 record.
2012: First Collegiate Game
In 2012, Carson Wentz played in his first collegiate game as a backup quarterback, completing all eight of his passes for 93 yards and a touchdown.
2013: Redshirt Sophomore Season
Carson Wentz continued as a second-string quarterback in 2013, appearing in 11 games and showcasing his skills with a notable performance against Delaware State.
2014: Leading the Bison to a 15-1 Record
In 2014, Carson Wentz started all 16 games, leading the Bison to an impressive 15-1 record while displaying his skills as both a passer and a rusher.
January 10, 2015: First National Championship Victory
On January 10, 2015, Carson Wentz led North Dakota State to their fourth consecutive NCAA Division I Football Championship victory, showcasing a strong performance with both passing and rushing touchdowns.
2015: Overcoming Injury for Championship Run
Despite suffering a broken wrist during the 2015 season, Carson Wentz returned to lead the Bison to a national championship, showcasing his resilience and determination.
January 9, 2016: Fifth Straight FCS Title and Championship Game MVP
On January 9, 2016, Carson Wentz led the Bison to their fifth straight FCS title, earning the NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game Most Outstanding Player award for the second consecutive year.
January 30, 2016: Reese's Senior Bowl Performance
On January 30, 2016, Carson Wentz participated in the Reese's Senior Bowl, a showcase for NFL draft prospects, completing 6 of 10 passes for 50 yards.
February 2016: Rising Draft Stock
By February 2016, Carson Wentz had garnered significant attention from NFL scouts and analysts, with projections placing him as a potential Top 10 pick in the upcoming draft.
April 28, 2016: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
On April 28, 2016, Carson Wentz was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft, marking a historic moment as the highest-selected FCS quarterback ever.
May 12, 2016: Signing with the Philadelphia Eagles
On May 12, 2016, Carson Wentz officially signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, solidifying his place as their quarterback of the future.
2016: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2016, Carson Wentz was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft, becoming the highest-drafted FCS player ever.
2016: Starting Quarterback for the Eagles
In 2016, Carson Wentz became the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles after a trade involving Sam Bradford, marking a significant turning point in his career.
2017: Founds AO1 Foundation
Carson Wentz founded the AO1 Foundation in 2017.
2017: Strong Start to the 2017 Season
Carson Wentz had a strong start to the 2017 season, with impressive performances in the first five games. He threw for over 300 yards in three of those games, including a career-high four touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. Wentz's performance led to him being considered a potential MVP candidate. He also earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in Week 7.
2017: Leading the Eagles to Success and Super Bowl LII
In 2017, Carson Wentz led the Philadelphia Eagles to an 11-2 record and played a crucial role in their journey to win Super Bowl LII, despite suffering a season-ending injury.
2017: Trade Involving Future Draft Picks
The Philadelphia Eagles made a significant trade to acquire Carson Wentz, involving multiple draft picks, including a first-round pick in 2017.
June 25, 2018: Highest Top 100 Debut Ranking
On June 25, 2018, Carson Wentz was ranked third overall in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018, marking the highest debut ranking in the history of the league.
November 2018: Anonymous Criticism from Eagles Player
In November 2018, an anonymous Eagles player criticized Carson Wentz's performance, suggesting that his tendency to over-target tight end Zach Ertz was hurting the team's offensive rhythm.
2018: Trade Involving Future Draft Picks
The trade that brought Carson Wentz to Philadelphia also included a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
2018: Marriage
Carson Wentz got married in 2018.
2018: Helps Build Sports Complex in Haiti
In 2018, Carson Wentz helped build a sports complex in Haiti.
2018: Torn ACL and Super Bowl Victory
Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 14 of the 2018 season. Despite his injury, the Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII with Nick Foles as their starting quarterback. Wentz was selected to his first Pro Bowl but couldn't participate due to his injury.
2018: Return from Injury and Mixed Results
Carson Wentz returned from his ACL injury in Week 3 of the 2018 season and resumed his role as the Eagles' starting quarterback. However, the team experienced mixed results with him at the helm.
2018: Criticism and Defense from Teammates
Following the 2018 season, a report emerged featuring anonymous criticism from Eagles players who described Carson Wentz as "selfish" and "egotistical." However, several of Wentz's teammates, both current and former, publicly defended him, praising his leadership and commitment to the team.
April 29, 2019: Eagles Exercise Fifth-Year Option
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Carson Wentz's contract on April 29, 2019.
June 6, 2019: Contract Extension
Carson Wentz signed a four-year, $128 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles on June 6, 2019. The deal included $107 million in guaranteed money and extended his contract through the 2024 season.
2019: Franchise Records and Second NFC East Title
Carson Wentz had a historic season in 2019, becoming the first quarterback in Eagles franchise history to pass for over 4,000 yards. He achieved this milestone despite not having a single receiver reach 500 receiving yards, highlighting his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Wentz also led the Eagles to their second NFC East title in three seasons.
2019: Back Injury and Benching
Carson Wentz was sidelined with a back injury towards the end of the 2019 season. The Eagles decided to shut him down to prevent further injury and Nick Foles took over as the starting quarterback, leading the team to the playoffs. Wentz finished the season with a 5-6 record as a starter.
December 8, 2020: Benching and Rise of Jalen Hurts
Carson Wentz's struggles in the 2020 season led to his benching in Week 13 in favor of Jalen Hurts. Wentz threw multiple interceptions in three of his first eight games and the Eagles' offense struggled under his leadership. On December 8, 2020, the Eagles officially named Hurts the starting quarterback.
March 17, 2021: Trade to the Indianapolis Colts
On March 17, 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. The Eagles received a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for their former franchise quarterback. Wentz reunited with Frank Reich, his former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, who had become the head coach of the Colts.
March 16, 2022: Trade to Washington Commanders
On March 16, 2022, Carson Wentz was traded to the Washington Commanders along with the Colts' second and seventh round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, in exchange for the Commanders' 2022 second and third round picks and a conditional third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
November 2022: Reports of Wentz's Displeasure with Super Bowl Success
In November 2022, reports surfaced that Carson Wentz expressed displeasure to teammates about the Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory, which they achieved while he was injured. Wentz was reportedly confronted by a teammate, leading to a physical altercation. Former teammate Darren Sproles later revealed having a conversation with Wentz about the importance of supporting the team, even while injured.
December 12, 2022: Reactivated from Injured Reserve
Carson Wentz was reactivated from injured reserve on December 12, 2022, after recovering from a fractured ring finger. However, he did not regain his starting position due to the emergence of Taylor Heinicke.
2022: Trade to the Indianapolis Colts
In 2022, the Indianapolis Colts traded for Carson Wentz, sending a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. This trade reunited Wentz with his former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, Frank Reich, who was the head coach of the Colts.
February 27, 2023: Released by the Commanders
On February 27, 2023, the Washington Commanders released Carson Wentz after just one season with the team.
November 8, 2023: Signs with Los Angeles Rams
On November 8, 2023, Carson Wentz signed with the Los Angeles Rams to be the backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford.
2023: Joining the Los Angeles Rams
Carson Wentz joined the Los Angeles Rams as a backup quarterback midway through the 2023 season.
April 2, 2024: Signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Carson Wentz signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 2, 2024.
2024: Contract Extension Through 2024
Carson Wentz signed a contract extension that would keep him with the Philadelphia Eagles through the 2024 season.
2024: Signing with the Kansas City Chiefs
Carson Wentz signed with the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2024 season.