Carson Wentz Leaves Game With a Knee Injury
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.
— 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.