Carson Wentz suffers torn ACL, out for the season
An MRI confirmed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn ACL in his left knee and is out for the season, according to a report by ESPN.
Wentz, a second-year quarterback out of North Dakota State, threw for 3,296 yards, 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
After suffering his injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, Wentz tweeted thanks to fans for prayers and congratulated his team on clinching the NFC North title.
NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team. Such a special group of men.
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 11, 2017
And I greatly appreciate all the prayers! I know my God is a powerful one with a perfect plan. Time to just lean in to him and trust whatever the circumstances! #Proverbs3:5-6
“NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team. Such a special group of men,” Wentz wrote. “And I greatly appreciate all the prayers! I know my God is a powerful one with a perfect plan. Time to just lean in to him and trust whatever the circumstances! Proverbs 3:5-6”
BREAKING: Carson Wentz to miss rest of the season with a torn ACL.@RapSheet and @Wyche89 on what this means for the Eagles heading into the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/dyYwtxttJO
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 11, 2017
Here’s how NFL players reacted to the news:
💯— Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) December 11, 2017Tough to hear the news on @cj_wentz man! Like you told me, God got you man and you will come back from this stronger! Prayers up my dude!
These injuries are out of control this season. Feeling for you @cj_wentz. Wishing you all the best brother!!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 11, 2017
🙏🏾— Nelson Agholor (@nelsonagholor) December 11, 2017We know he is a warrior and I know gods got a plan for him and all of us
