Report: Eagles close to trading Wentz

The Philadelphia Eagles are close to trading quarterback Carson Wentz, sources told Les Bowen and Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Wentz hasn't formally requested a trade but prefers to move on, as head coach Doug Pederson's firing last January didn't reduce the passer's concerns about the franchise, Bowen and McLane add.

Multiple teams have reportedly shown interest in Wentz, including the Indianapolis Colts, who've already discussed a potential trade for the signal-caller. The Colts have been looking for a new starting quarterback since Philip Rivers retired last month.

Wentz is coming off his worst NFL season as a starter. He posted a 3-8-1 record while completing just 57.4% of his pass attempts for 2,620 yards and 16 touchdowns against a league-high 15 interceptions. The 28-year-old was benched for second-round rookie Jalen Hurts for the final four games of the campaign.

Wentz inked a four-year, $128-million contract extension in June 2019. The Eagles will incur a $34-million dead cap hit if they move Wentz, but an agreement would also save them an additional $25 million this upcoming season.

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