Carson Wentz Trade Rumors: Conflicting Reports Emerge About QB's Eagles Future

Conflicting reports have emerged about Carson Wentz's future with the Philadelphia Eagles as rookie Jalen Hurts has started the past two games.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday morning that Wentz would ask for a trade if he isn't the Eagles' starter for 2021. Wentz is reportedly "not interested" in remaining a backup, and teams are expected to call about a potential trade if he is available.

However, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press later reported Wentz is not looking for a change of scenery:

Wentz's contract could, of course, factor into any decision made, with $33.8 million in dead cap for 2021 if he is traded before June, per Spotrac. The number jumps to $59.2 million if he is released.

As Schefter noted: "If the Eagles ultimately decide to move on from Wentz, they must make that decision by the second day of the 2021 league year—sometime in mid-March—because on the third day of the league year, his $22 million base salary for 2022 becomes fully guaranteed and his 2021 roster bonus of $10 million also is paid out."

Schefter previously reported Philadelphia intends to keep Wentz next season.

The 27-year-old has proved he can be a high-level quarterback in the past, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2017 when he had 33 touchdown passes and just seven interceptions. He produced a 98.3 quarterback rating from 2017-19, throwing 81 touchdowns and 21 picks while the Eagles went 25-15 with him under center.

It's been a sharp decline in 2020, with Philadelphia struggling to a 3-8-1 record with Wentz at the helm. He has just a 72.8 rating, throwing a league-high 15 interceptions with only 16 touchdown passes.

Hurts finally got the start in Week 14 and showcased his dual-threat ability in a 24-21 upset win over the New Orleans Saints. The rookie played well in Sunday's 33-26 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns while adding 63 yards and a score on the ground.

Hurts' emergence could leave the Eagles with some tough decisions this offseason.