Eagles GM 'can't imagine' moving on from Wentz in offseason

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman doesn't expect to move on from reportedly disgruntled quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason.

"When you have players like that, they're like fingers on your hand," Roseman told reporters Monday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. "You can't imagine that they're not part of you, that they're not here. That's how we feel about Carson."

Wentz endured the worst season of his five-year career in 2020, and he lost his starting job to rookie Jalen Hurts for the final four games. Despite signing a four-year, $128-million extension with the Eagles in June 2019, Wentz is reportedly prepared to seek a trade if he's not named the starter again.

Asked specifically about trading Wentz, Roseman said "that is not anything we're talking about right now."

Wentz's relationship with head coach Doug Pederson reportedly deteriorated this season. The 28-year-old was also rumored to be frustrated with the Eagles over a lack of talent around him.

"I'm not going to speak for Carson, but the relationship is good, it's fine, and it's something we're going to continue to build upon," Pederson said, according to Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Wentz was playing at an MVP level in 2017 before tearing his ACL late in the season. His play has gradually tailed off since then, and he posted a career-low 72.8 passer rating in 2020 as the Eagles produced a 4-11-1 record.