Commanders place QB Carson Wentz on IR following finger surgical procedure

The Washington Commanders positioned quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve, leaving him sidelined for a minimum of 4 video games and costing him an opportunity to face his former groups.

Wentz underwent surgical procedure Monday to restore his fractured proper ring finger. He damage his finger whereas following by means of on a go within the first half of a 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Oct. 13.

This additionally means Wentz will not play vs. his two former groups – Indianapolis on Oct. 30 and Nov. 14 at Philadelphia.

Taylor Heinicke will begin in his place, together with Sunday’s sport vs. the Inexperienced Bay Packers (3-3). Rookie Sam Howell would be the backup.

Washington’s offense has struggled recently. After scoring a mixed 55 factors within the first two video games the Commanders (2-4) have scored 47 within the subsequent 4.

Wentz, acquired within the offseason in a commerce with Indianapolis, has thrown 10 landing passes and 6 interceptions. He is additionally been sacked an NFL-high 23 occasions.

Washington has been banged up on offense this season. The Commanders will likely be minus tight finish Logan Thomas for a 3rd consecutive sport due to a calf damage.

Rookie receiver Jahan Dotson is questionable with a hamstring damage. He was on tempo to return Sunday however re-aggravated his left hamstring in observe Thursday. He had missed the final two video games.

Tight finish John Bates (hamstring) and deal with Sam Cosmi (left hand) are also questionable. Washington additionally has began 4 facilities.