The Eagles’ postgame celebration was not exactly indicative of a team that clinched the NFC East and its first 11-win season in eight years, with Carson Wentz‘s reported ACL tear understandably affecting the mood. But the team is holding out hope its breakout star quarterback didn’t suffer a full tear.
Initial tests on Wentz’s damaged left knee did not “definitively” reveal a complete tear, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets.
While Monday’s MRI will provide a clearer picture and play a big part in shaping the Eagles’ late-season outlook, Rapoport notes the team isn’t giving up on the possibility this isn’t a season-ending malady.
A previous NFL.com report indicated the Eagles did believe Wentz’s season was over, and multiple other sources reported the team fears the worst for Wentz. Rapoport reports the Eagles believe Wentz sustained an ACL injury; they just aren’t certain it was a full tear at this juncture.
Of course, even a partial tear would surely induce a discussion from the team about shutting down its 24-year-old dynamo anyway.
Wentz’s knee injury became worrisome when trainers felt it was loose upon examination, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. The loose ACL is sign it’s torn, Dr. David Chao of the San Diego Union-Tribune tweets, adding concern for Wentz’s left LCL should exist as well. Wentz played four plays after suffering the left knee injury and walked to the locker room, but the MVP candidate was taken out of the Los Angeles Coliseum on a cart, per Fox NFL (Twitter link).
The Eagles’ division-clinching mood was indeed “subdued” as they await word on the MRI, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk notes.
A similar sequence of reports emerged last December when Ryan Tannehill was believed to have suffered a full ACL tear only to have the ensuing MRI reveal a partial tear. However, that may not be the most encouraging sign considering Tannehill did not play for the Dolphins again that season, saw his offseason largely marred by this injury and is missing all of this season because of a subsequent ACL tear.
Hoping for the best for this guy. Really terrible.
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It’s definitely not a complete ACL Tear as Carson Wentz was shown walking back to the locker room under his own power. However, it’s possible it could still be a Partial ACL Tear and Wentz’s season could be over. Tough break for the Eagles
Just saying, it is possible to walk under your own power with a full ACL tear. I did it when I tore mine, adrenaline is pumping and doesn’t wear off for a little. I walked into the hospital. Adrenaline wore off as I left, got half way into the parking lot then couldn’t walk.
Hoping the best for Wentz though. Just terrible
Philip Rivers played a full game with a torn ACL several years ago didn’t he? Hope Wentz comes back full strength cause…
He was on his way to an mvp, tough
Thanks doc, but the original partial tear may have worsened on that walk back when his knee buckled when walking in the tunnel.
They did the tests after that happened. So it’s obviously still a partial tear
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What article did you read? It clearly says it might be a partial tear.
Prayers for Wentz!