The Washington Commanders announced on Monday that their starting quarterback Carson Wentz underwent surgery on his throwing hand. According to the organization, Wentz suffered a fractured finger in a 7-12 win over the Chicago Bears.
The Commanders added that Wentz will begin his rehab “immediately” and is expected to make a full recovery. The team didn’t give a timeline for the 29-year-old player’s return to action, but reports indicate he will be sidelined for at least four weeks.
Wentz came to Washington during the offseason with the Commanders hoping he could elevate a talented offense that endured below-average quarterback play in 2021. However, that wasn’t the case throughout the first six weeks of the season, as Wentz continued to be inconsistent in the same way he was during his previous stops.
In his six starts, Wentz led the Commanders to a 2-4 record. He completed 62.1% of his pass attempts while throwing for 1,489 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has six picks.
Washington will most likely turn to last year’s starter Taylor Heinicke for the upcoming stretch of games. Heinicke went 7-8 in 15 starts last year and finished the campaign with 3,419 passing yards, 20 TDs, and 15 interceptions. The Commanders also have rookie signal-caller Sam Howell as an option for the QB position.
