The Washington Commanders are doing their part to contribute to the quarterback drama that has been dominating this NFL season. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Carson Wentz has lost his job as starting quarterback to Taylor Heinicke, who has been starting in Wentz's place for the past four games due to a fractured finger.
Heinicke has impressed since he took over for Wentz, winning three of the Commanders' last four games. And one of those games was a doozy. In Week 10, they handed the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season, a 32-21 stomping on"Monday Night Football."
Due to Heinicke's performance, this isn't an unexpected move, but it's still surprising. After Heinicke went 7-8 last season as Washington's starter, the Commanders traded for Wentz. They didn't send a boatload back to Indy for him — a second-round pick and two third-round picks — but he was acquired to be the starter. Plus, the Commanders are on the hook for his 2022 salary. But the momentum Heinicke has brought to the team is undeniable.
It will be at least another week before Wentz is officially the backup, as he's still on injured reserve. But according to Pelissero, Heinicke has a pretty long leash, and will remain the starter until he gives them a reason to make a change.
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