US Edition5 Years and 5 Teams Later, Carson Wentz Can Finally Throw to Justin Jefferson
Carson Wentz joins Minnesota Vikings, forming a new quarterback-wide receiver duo with Justin Jefferson after injuries opened playing time; Jefferson averages 108 catches and 1,626 yards per season.
- Carson Wentz, 32, was the No. 2 overall pick by the Eagles in 2016 and recently joined the Minnesota Vikings, marking his sixth team in six seasons.
- The 2020 draft saw Philadelphia pick Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson, whom the Vikings immediately selected with the next pick, prompting celebrations in Minnesota.
- Jefferson, who earned All-Pro honors twice and was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2022, averages 108 receptions and nine touchdowns each season. Meanwhile, Wentz has not been a consistent starter since a 2-5 stint with Washington in 2022.
- Wentz ranked third in the MVP race one season and, in 2019, became the first quarterback to surpass 4,000 passing yards without any receiver exceeding 500 yards, before experiencing a major knee injury that December.
- After J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury, Carson Wentz now has the chance to connect with Justin Jefferson—a partnership Eagles fans had hoped for back in 2020—finally coming to fruition after several years and multiple team changes.
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Five years later, Carson Wentz can throw to Justin Jefferson
Carson Wentz finally gets to throw to Justin Jefferson five years and five teams later. J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury opens the door for the Wentz-to-Jefferson combination that Philadelphia Eagles fans desperately wanted to see in 2020. Now, it’ll happen for the Minnesota Vikings. Several other teams could be turning to backup quarterbacks in Week 3. The Bengals (2-0) won’t have Joe Burrow for a few months because of a toe injury, so Jake Brownin…
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5 years later, Carson Wentz can throw to Justin Jefferson
Carson Wentz finally gets to throw to Justin Jefferson five years and five teams later. J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury opens the door for the Wentz-to-Jefferson combination that Philadelphia Eagles fans desperately wanted to see in 2020.
Injury gives draft bust QB Wentz another opportunity - The Iola Register
J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury opens the door for the Wentz-to-Jefferson combination that Philadelphia Eagles fans desperately wanted to see in 2020. Now, it’ll happen for the Minnesota Vikings. Carson Wentz finally gets to throw to Justin Jefferson five years and five teams later. J.J. McCarthy
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