Carson Wentz rumors Colts will likely trade or release former Pro Bowl
The era may be exceptionally short-lived for the . The team made waves one offseason ago when they struck a deal with the to trade for Ryan Braun Jersey the former second-overall pick in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick -- the latter having now become a 2022 first-round pick due to Wentz achieving the mandated amount of playing time in Indy. But despite giving away two first-round picks to acquire him, the Colts are seemingly mulling a swift divorce.Wentz is reportedly in jeopardy of being traded or released outright by Indianapolis prior to March 18 -- when his complete $22 million base salary for 2022 would become fully guaranteed -- per Chris Mortensen of ESPN, via . Wentz is also set to grab an additional Yovani Gallardo Jersey $6.29 million signing bonus on that date, making this a gargantuan decision for the Colts.Considering Wentz imploded in a win-and-get-in scenario in Week 18 against the , it's clear owner Jim Irsay is questioning if the also oft-injured quarterback is the man for the job in Indy. It would be a ma sive about-face for the Colts, a team led by head coach Frank Reich, the very one who helped make Wentz a household name in Philadelphia. So if Reich and Co. are waving the white flag on Wentz, and only one year after the Eagles did the same, it begs the question of who'd be willing to give up a sets to be the third team in as many seasons to try their hand at Stephen Vogt Jersey fixing him. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The additional hurdle is Wentz's contract, the albatro s that it is, and the Colts aren't off the hook completely if they move on from him; having taken on the cumbersome contract from Philly. If Wentz is released prior to March 18, the Colts will still Orlando Arcia Jersey have to pay him $15 million in base salary, but would find relief in avoiding $13.29 million in payments. A trade, however, would dump the entirety of the nearly $29 million on the acquiring team, so any potential Lorenzo Cain Jersey suitor in a trade scenario would likely demand a reworked contract, but would still have to give up an a set or two to bring him onboard.There's now a lot to figure out at the most important position on the team in Indianapolis, and not a lot of time to do it. Either they still believe Wentz can be fixed as, as such they're willing to bet their next season on it, or they're about to file for a divorce that's landing swiftly enough to be considered an annulment. Click here Click here Click here