THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- After Carson Wentz was released by the Washington Commanders in February, he stayed in shape, throwing often and getting ready for another team to call.
Wentz split time in California and Indiana while he was unsigned, even working with former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden for a few days during the beginning of training camp. He threw to receivers during that time, he said, but once the season started, he had to find another option: throwing to his older brother or "guys that work with us," "just kind of anybody willing to come be a body out there.