Even if Carson Wentz had been cleared for contact, the argument for risking a Hall of Fame future vs. playing in one or two games was likely an easy one for the Eagles to settle.
Wentz, by all indications and an NFL Network report, won't start in the season opener on Sept. 6. The third-year quarterback, who was attempting to return from surgery to correct torn anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee in less than nine months, had stated Week 1 as his goal dating back to late January.
Wentz had seemingly been ahead of pace, if there's such a thing.