Eagles

Carson Wentz Leaves Game With a Knee Injury

By Chris Jastrzembski

Published: Dec 10th, 2017 · 7:25 PM EST

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UPDATE #3: I want to die.

BREAKING: AP sources say doctors believe Eagles star Carson Wentz, an MVP favorite, has a torn ACL. He will have an MRI to confirm.

— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) December 11, 2017

UPDATE #2: Good god.

Eagles are concerned QB Carson Wentz tore his left ACL, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2017

UPDATE #1: He might need surgery.

Man, looks like an LCL/posterolateral corner for Wentz. If so, will require surgery. Tough blow for him and Eagles https://t.co/qHrHje8wq4

— Kevin W. Farmer, MD (@kevinfarmermd) December 11, 2017

ORIGINAL STORY:

Life in Philadelphia pretty much sucks right now. Again.

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Not sure about the severity of the injury, but it might be bad.

@ProFootballDoc Any idea what this injury could possibly be on Carson Wentz, Doc? Resulted in him leaving the game. pic.twitter.com/8E5fYik0XP

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) December 11, 2017

After this hit, he stayed in for four more plays, including an Alshon Jeffery TD, before limping off the field and into the locker room.

pic.twitter.com/seVwELB1CS

— Cay Martinez (@TmartX2_Dad) December 11, 2017

***Eagles Injury Update***

Eagles QB Carson Wentz will NOT return – knee injury pic.twitter.com/A98hSiH7fh

— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) December 11, 2017

According to Erin Andrews, the team’s support staff shook their heads when Wentz walked by:

“All the support staff that was [with Carson Wentz” walked out shaking their heads.” – Erin Andrews on Wentz injury

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 11, 2017

Nick Foles is in at quarterback. We’ll keep you updated on any developments.

Also, Joel Embiid is a late scratch for the Sixers. Everything is fine.