Report: Wentz avoids PUP list, will open season on 53-man roster

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly decided against placing franchise quarterback Carson Wentz on the physically unable to perform list.

In Wentz's continuing recovery from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December, the Eagles plan to get Wentz on the field during training camp and he will start the 2018 season on the 53-man roster, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

The team considered placing Wentz on the active PUP list, according to Rapoport, but such a designation would keep him from practicing with his teammates.

Wentz participated in individual drills and seven-on-seven practices in the spring. The Eagles plan for him to do the same at training camp while monitoring his progress towards participating in full team drills, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.

The decision to keep Wentz off the PUP list is a positive sign, but it remains to be seen whether he'll take part in preseason action or be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season.