Carson Wentz will not be the starting quarterback in the Washington Commanders’ final regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. This decision is largely viewed as proof that Wentz’s career with the Commanders is at an end.
Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke is set to start the game, while rookie Sam Howell is largely expected to appear as well. Wentz’s last appearance for the Commanders was against the Cleveland Browns, who defeated Washington 24-10 in a game where Wentz was only able to throw for 260 yards and was intercepted three times. This defeat also sealed the Commanders’ elimination from playoff competition this season.
Although Wentz still has two years left on his current Commander contract, he has no guaranteed money coming in for that period. As a result, the Commanders have the ability to cut him from the roster without any money being spent.
Wentz arrived in Washington last spring in a trade that saw two third-round picks as well as second-round picks being sent to the Indianapolis Colts. Weltz’s arrival sees Washington absorb a $28 million salary cap hit.
