Carson Wentz understands Commanders’ choice to stay with Taylor Heinicke

ASHBURN, Va. — Carson Wentz returned to Washington Commanders’ observe on Wednesday for the primary time since Week 6, a constructive signal because the quarterback nears the top of his restoration from a damaged finger.

However even when Wentz does return to the energetic roster, the beginning quarterback job will now not be his. That belongs to Taylor Heinicke, who was named the Commanders’ QB1 going ahead following Washington’s win over Houston this previous weekend — the membership’s fourth victory in 5 Heinicke begins.

Wentz addressed the media on Wednesday for the primary time since his damage. Naturally, the quarterback needs he was beginning once more, however Wentz is decided to assist the surging Commanders in any approach he can.

“I get it, I get it. It is a part of the enterprise,” Wentz stated of Rivera’s choice to call Heinicke the starter. “I completely perceive the place we’re at as a group and every part else. Clearly, as a competitor, you wish to be on the market. … However on the identical time, I’ve an important relationship with Taylor and all the fellows. I have been pleased to see him achieve what he is been capable of do.”

Given the circumstances of his damage and the present scenario, it will’ve been each straightforward and comprehensible for Wentz to be disgruntled. He was dropped at Washington to be the membership’s starter and a damaged finger is the explanation that gig was initially taken away from him. 

 

However Wentz has dealt with the final 5 weeks with true professionalism, in accordance with each Rivera and Heinicke, which has earned him respect all through the locker room.

“He is been in all of the conferences, he is been at observe, he is been serving to me out lots,” Heinicke stated. “Our relationship has been nice ever since he is gotten right here. I perceive it should be powerful on him the final a number of weeks, however he is put that apart and he is helped me out lots. So, it is a variety of credit score to him and speaks to his character.”

“He is been a real professional,” Rivera added. “He has finished a heck of a job being a part of it and staying engaged and really supportive. It has been actually good.”

Wentz’s management hasn’t wavered by this course of, both. On Thursday, the quarterback plans to have a number of of his teammates and their respective households over at his home for Thanksgiving. Heinicke stated he might be in attendance, too.

It is value noting that Rivera didn’t title Heinicke the membership’s starter for the rest of the season. However the head coach did say Sunday that the plan is to work Wentz in because the backup as soon as he returns. Then, they’re going to assess the scenario from there.

For this week, Rivera stated Heinicke would be the starter with rookie Sam Howell because the backup. Wentz was designated to return to observe however isn’t presently on the energetic roster; the membership has three weeks from Wednesday to activate him.

Wentz has been by a number of totally different conditions in his seven NFL seasons, this one is simply the newest chapter in what’s been a whirlwind few years of his profession. The quarterback plans to remain prepared in case his quantity is named.

“I’ll do what I can to assist [Heinicke] and be part of this and keep prepared,” Wentz stated. “This league is loopy and issues occur, so I will be able to go.”