Carson Wentz is hopeful that he’ll be in uniform for the Eagles 2018 season-opener. The quarterback told reporters that he’s focused on returning to the field in time for the beginning of next season.
“So after we went in there and everything, it was actually the ACL and the LCL,” Wentz said (via the Associated Press). “I’m still feeling confident with it. The rehab is the same type of progression and everything. It’s gone great so far.
“It’s hard to talk timetables because these are always fluid injuries and timetables always adjust depending upon where you’re at…but I feel very confident. I truly believe my goal is to be ready for Week 1. I’m going to push and do everything I can to be ready. I’m very confident in that.”
Wentz suffered a torn ACL in early December, forcing him to miss the rest of the campaign. Despite his absence, Nick Foles and the Eagles still won the NFC Championship, and they’ll face off against the Patriots in next weekend’s Super Bowl. The 25-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2017, completing 60.2-percent of his passes for 3,296 yards, 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Similar to any major injury, it can be tough for an athlete to return to their peak form. However, Wentz is confident that he’ll easily pick up where he left off.
“I 100 percent believe I’ll be back better than ever, stronger ever, and with no looking back,” Wentz said.
Good for him. Screw the Eagles, but good for him.
haha i appreciate that
-an eagles fan
Haha, I too appreciate that!
-another eagles fan
Wonder how much damage was done on that play and how much after the fact. He stayed in there and then also walked off the field and you could see his leg buckle on him once he got in the runway. So I wonder if a minor injury became major at that point and why he wasn’t carted off. Machismo is silly when you end up with a serious injury.
Take your time. Just need to re-sign foles and get Landry.