Carson Wentz: Nick Foles Praising Chiefs in Past Factored into FA Contract Decision

Carson Wentz and Nick Foles will be forever linked through their tenure as teammates with the Philadelphia Eagles, but that connection also helped bring Wentz to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Speaking to reporters during his introductory press conference on Thursday, Wentz said it was Foles' praise for the Chiefs during his time in Kansas City that helped sell him on the organization:

"I remember all the good things he had to say about his time here. He absolutely loved it. He loved working with those guys and those things he said to me back then definitely still ranked true in my head as I was making this decision. I just remember all the positive things he said about the organization, coaches ... Those things were definitely a factor and gave me a little more peace and comfort in knowing what I was getting into."

Wentz agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs on Monday that will make him the backup to Patrick Mahomes next season.

Foles spent the 2016 season in Kansas City backing up Alex Smith. He appeared in three games and made one start with the Chiefs.

After the Chiefs declined Foles' option for the 2017 season, he returned to Philadelphia where he spent the first three years of his career.

When Wentz suffered a torn ACL late in the year, Foles took over as the starter. He turned in one of the all-time great postseason runs with 971 passing yards, six touchdowns and a 72.6 completion percentage in three games to help the Eagles win the Super Bowl.

Wentz has settled into a role as a backup quarterback at this stage of his career. He made one start for the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18 last season.

The Chiefs will present Wentz with the opportunity to work with Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. He's unlikely to see much playing time, barring an injury to Mahomes, but his extensive starting experience will have him prepared if he has to step in at any point during the 2024 campaign.