CARSON WENTZ NEWS

Handling first-team reps already Wentz (foot) is handling first-team reps and participating in 7-on-7 drills at Monday's practice, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Colts posted a video of Wentz running and making cuts in his return to practice Monday, roughly three weeks after having undergone surgery to address a foot injury, but it doesn't appear that the sixth-year pro is being limited to individual drills. For Wentz to already be taking part in 7-on-7 reps seems to be an affirmation of reports that he has a fair shot to recover in time to play Week 1 against the Seahawks on Sept. 12. Wentz initially was given a 5-to-12-week recovery timetable, but it certainly looks as though he's trending toward the lesser amount of time. Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports that the Colts will hold Wentz out from live team drills Monday, but the starting quarterback won't have any other limitations.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on practice field Wentz (foot) is handling practice reps Monday.

Impact Wentz was given a 5-to-12-week initial recovery timetable after undergoing foot surgery Aug. 2, but roughly three weeks removed from the procedure he now can be seen running and taking sharp cuts without a boot or cast at Monday's practice. Even if the Colts end up listing Wentz as a 'limited' participant in his return to practice, to see him already handling this level of activity is extremely positive news. Zak Keefer of The Athletic also spotted Wentz taking some throwing reps. Recent reports have suggested optimism that Wentz could have a shot to suit up for Indianapolis' regular-season opener Sept. 12, and it certainly seems as though he's at least trending in the right direction for a quick return.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts coach Frank Reich says quarterback Carson Wentz will return to practice Monday Carson Wentz will be limited in his return, coach Frank Reich said, but the fact that he is ready to get back onto the practice field is enc...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Carson Wentz Returning To Practice Less Than A Month Since Foot Surgery Less than a month since undergoing foot surgery, Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is ready to return to the practice field on "a limited basis...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Frank Reich: Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz will return for practice Monday Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly also set to return to Colts practice on Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts' Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson to return to practice Monday Both Wentz and Nelson were expected to miss five to 12 weeks after undergoing foot surgeries earlier this month.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts QB Carson Wentz (foot) set to return to practice Monday in limited capacity Having undergone surgery earlier this month to repair a broken bone in his foot, Colts QB Carson Wentz is set to return to practice on Monda...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • NFL.COM

To return to practice this week Coach Frank Reich said Wentz (foot) will be present on the practice field this week, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The extent of Wentz' imminent activity isn't clear, but he'll be "limited" and "doing some things" Monday and beyond. As of this past Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reported Wentz had attended six straight sessions without a boot or cast on his left foot, and walkthrough reps were on the horizon for the sixth-year pro. At the time he underwent foot surgery on Aug. 2, Wentz was given a vague recovery timeline of 5-to-12 weeks, and he seems to be trending toward the former rather than latter amount of time away from the field. In his stead, Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger have locked horns as they vie for the No. 1 spot on the QB depth chart in the event Wentz is unable to play Week 1 against the Seahawks. But if Wentz continues to progress, he could be directing the Colts offense himself on Sunday, Sept. 12.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work

Jacob Eason passed for 132 yards and directed two field goal drives, as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doyel: Please, pretty please, let Jacob Eason steal job from Carson Wentz Not a prediction, but how cool would it be for Jacob Eason to announce himself as the Colts' answer at quarterback, sending Carson Wentz out...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • THESTARPRESS.COM

Colts camp observations: Carson Wentz takes walk-through reps, Buckner and Paye dominant Wentz is listening to calls and talking to receivers. Buckner and Paye have been disruptive, Ehlinger and Eason struggle.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Could do walkthroughs soon Wentz (foot) has attended six straight practices and should soon begin taking walkthrough reps, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Keefer also notes that Wentz hasn't been wearing a boot or cast at practice, now more than two weeks removed from Aug. 2 surgery. The vague recovery timeline (5-to-12 weeks) creates a wide range of possibilities, but early reports suggest Wentz is doing well, with Adam Schefter of ESPN even relaying that the QB is "trending toward being available" for the Colts' season opener Sept. 12 against Seattle. In the meantime, Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger will compete to be the team's No. 2 quarterback, a role that's suddenly under the microscope with Wentz in danger of missing Week 1.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz, Saquon Barkley before 2021 fantasy football drafts Quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz and RB Saquon Barkley are high on the list of injury concerns heading into 2021 fantasy football...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Frank Reich: Colts 'feel good about where' Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson are at in rehab process The injury statuses of Colts quarterback Carson Wentz and guard Quenton Nelson continue to overshadow the rest of the ramp-up toward the...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

Carson Wentz will begin walk-throughs, throwing soon; Colts have no timetable for return Two weeks have now passed since Wentz underwent surgery, a critical point in the quarterback's recovery that allows him to begin testing the...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts' Frank Reich Offers Perspective On Carson Wentz's Rehab Process, Hopes Center Ryan Kelly Will Return To Training Camp Practice This Week Colts coach Frank Reich spoke with the media Monday afternoon following Sunday’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Eason efficient, Ehlinger shines late as Colts beat Panthers

Jacob Eason was efficient in place of the injured Carson Wentz, and rookie Sam Ehlinger delivered in the final quarter for the Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts Owner And CEO Jim Irsay On Chris Ballard and Frank Reich Extensions, And What His Message To Carson Wentz Was After Foot Procedure Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay talked Thursday about his confidence in Chris Ballard and Frank Reich, who both signed contract extensions thr...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts owner Jim Irsay: Team won't rush Carson Wentz back, and a trade's unlikely Everyone wants answers about the Colts' QB situation, but they just aren’t available yet.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New Colts, Panthers QBs face first tests at joint practice

Colts quarterbacks Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger finally managed to throw against another NFL defense

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ten takeaways from Colts camp: Carson Wentz's timetable; Ben Banogu, Michael Strachan emerge Wentz's absence may have posed problems on offense, but on defense, players like Banogu are making their presence known.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ballard, Reich extensions give Indy more pieces for future

The Indianapolis Colts have signed coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard to contract extensions through  the 2026 season

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could play Week 1? Wentz (foot) is "trending toward being available" for the Colts' regular-season opener against Seattle on Sept. 12, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The quarterback had surgery Aug. 2 and is still a week away from starting his rehab process, but early signs apparently have been positive for both him and star guard Quenton Nelson, who had the same procedure for the same injury one day after Wentz. It's probably too soon to really know, but the initial recovery estimate of 5-12 weeks did leave the door open for Wentz to suit up Week 1. In the meantime, Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger are getting first-team QB reps at Colts training camp.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the biggest concerns for each AFC South team in 2021

From major injuries to rookie coaches, questions abound for the four AFC South squads, Randy Mueller writes.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Report: Colts' Carson Wentz trending toward Week 1 return? There seems to be strong optimism that Colts QB Carson Wentz is trending toward a Week 1 return.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM