Eagles

Schefter Report: Carson Wentz has a Fractured Vertebra

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Dec 13th, 2018 · 12:51 PM EST

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Schefty coming in hot at 12:44 p.m. –

A recent CT scan on Carson Wentz’s back revealed a fractured vertebrae that, if allowed time to rest, would fully heal without further expected issues, sources tell ESPN. There will be a continued evaluation to determine if continuing to play this year will make injury worse.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2018

Alright, so shut him down for the season and then we’ll see what happens with this medical snafu or whatever happened.

Update:

Ian Rapopopopoport coming in with more info:

With no surgery coming for #Eagles QB Carson Wentz, rest is the key. That’s why he’s not expected to play on Sunday — with QB Nick Foles starting. No determination has been made on Injured Reserve… but they won’t put him at risk. Looking more likely we’ll next see him in '19.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2018

Sources: A battery of tests revealed that #Eagles QB Carson Wentz has a fracture in his back. The team did CT scans throughout the season, but none revealed the fracture until now. The team is still determining if there is any risk of continuing to play. No surgery necessary.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2018

FYI the Eagles did change their medical staff in the offseason. Jamie with a good tweet here:

let's talk about this Eagles medical staff….

Sproles injury took way too long,
Bradham sneaky thumb surgery,
Peters, did he have a procedure on his knee?,
Maragos & Hollins, are they alive?
Wentz now,
Jalen Mills ok, then ruled out,
Ajayi,

too much shadiness for me.

— Jamie Lynch (@jelynchjr) December 13, 2018