Eagles QB Carson Wentz on fatherhood, concussion changing his perspective on life

Eagles QB Carson Wentz on fatherhood, concussion changing his perspective on life

While the NFL world has been debating the Eagles selection of Jalen Hurts in the second-round, Carson Wentz has spent his offseason studying his craft, recovering from a concussion and welcoming the birth of his first child and baby daughter.

Wentz has been too blessed to stress over Hurts but in his first comments since the NFL Draft, the Eagles quarterback spoke with confidence and like a man who some perspective on life and it’s many challenges.

While addressing the media via a conference call, Wentz spoke about the birth of his daughter adding perspective to his life.

While addressing his concussion suffered at the hands of Jadeveon Clowney, Wentz admitted that he was concerned about his brain and disappointed with having to exit his first playoff start.

Wentz went on to speak about already entering the 2020 NFL season motivated and the selection of Jalen Hurts not really playing a factor in his preparation for the upcoming season.

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Report: NFL is reviewing Jadeveon Clowney’s hit on Carson Wentz

NFL to review Jadeveon Clowney’s hit on Carson Wentz

The outcome of the game has already been decided, but the NFL could decide to fine Jadeveon Clowney for the hit that knocked Carson Wentz out of the NFC Wild Card game on Sunday.

According to Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the NFL will review the hit, but it’s unknown whether Clowney will face a fine.

Wentz was trying to get back to the line of scrimmage after a failed screen pass and while diving to the ground, Clowney dove and hit the Eagles franchise quarterback in the helmet with his helmet.

After the game, Clowney said the hit wasn’t malicious, and he was just trying to play fast.

“I didn’t see anything. I was just playing fast and he turned like he was running the ball, so I was trying to get him down,” Clowney said. “It was a bang-bang play. I don’t intend to hurt anybody in this league, let me just put that out there. I’ve been down the injury road; it’s not fun. My intention was not to hurt him. I was just playing fast.”

The hit took place in the first quarter, giving Wentz a concussion and knocking him out of the game in the Eagles’ 17-9 loss to Seattle.

Clowney was not penalized for his hit on Wentz and after the game, on-field officials ruled that Wentz was a runner and the helmet contact was incidental.

Eagles QB Carson Wentz ruled out for 2nd-half of Wild Card game vs. Seahawks with concussion

Carson Wentz ruled out for rest of Wild Card game vs. Seahawks

The Philadelphia Eagles will have to play on and advance without the services of quarterback Carson Wentz, who was just ruled out with a concussion.

Wentz left the Eagles Wild Card matchup after taking this hit from the Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney.

40-year-old Josh McCown is in at quarterback for Wentz, as the Eagles trailed 10-3.