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Eagles rookie QB Carson Wentz resumes throwing after fracturing ribs

Carson Wentz didn't get his Philadelphia Eagles tenure off to a good start when he fractured his ribs in their preseason opener, but the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft is back to practicing.

Though the rookie is still listed as day-to-day and likely won't see the field for at least another week or two, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Saturday that Wentz has resumed throwing.

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"We'll test him with some throwing (Saturday)," Pederson said, via NFL.com. "But I'm not going to rush him back.