Carson Wentz Progress from Knee Injury Encouraging to Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are optimistic about the progress quarterback Carson Wentz has made in his rehab from a torn ACL suffered last December.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Friday he's "highly encouraged" about his star quarterback's knee and provided an update on his recovery.

"He's making progress each day, and we just continue that process, and he continues to throw and get stronger," Pederson said. "It's a fine line, too, this time of year, of maybe trying to do too much, too soon. But our guys are on top of it, he's on top of it, he's managing it extremely well, and I'm encouraged with where he's at."

Wentz had surgery on his left knee Dec. 13, three days after tearing his ACL in a 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Speaking to reporters in January, Wentz noted doctors found problems with his LCL, in addition to the ACL, during the procedure.

Wentz said Monday on NFL Network (via SI.com) he's "very confident" he'll return for the regular-season opener in September.

Pederson said Friday he is "not going to rush him out there" before Wentz is completely healthy.

Per Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, Wentz's recovery time after his surgery is nine to 12 months. That timetable would put him back in mid-September at the earliest. The Eagles open the 2018 season Sept. 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Wentz led the Eagles to an 11-2 record in 13 starts with 3,296 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions.