Commanders QB Carson Wentz to have surgical procedure on finger

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz will endure surgical procedure on his proper index finger in Los Angeles Monday, a supply confirmed to ESPN, however the staff nonetheless is not positive how a lot time he must miss.

Wentz fractured his finger in Washington’s 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears final Thursday night time. Taylor Heinicke would change Wentz because the starter. Rookie Sam Howell, a fifth-round choose, would turn into the first backup.

Washington (2-4) hosts the Inexperienced Bay Packers (3-3) on Sunday.

Wentz damage his finger with 2 minutes left within the first half when, on his follow-through, his hand hit the arm of Chicago Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones. Wentz could possibly be seen shaking his hand after that play and in a while the drive. He by no means left the sport.

In six video games, Wentz has thrown for 1,489 yards with 10 touchdowns passes — tied for fifth within the NFL — and 6 interceptions, third most within the league. Wentz’s Complete QBR of 36.0 ranks twenty seventh within the league.

The staff traded three draft picks for Wentz and a 2022 second-round selection. The Commanders surrendered second- and third-round picks in 2022 plus a conditional choose in 2023 that shall be a second-rounder if Wentz performs 70% of Washington’s offensive snaps.

Heinicke began 15 video games final season, throwing for 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. His legs may present a spark for an offense that wants one. The Commanders scored a mixed 55 factors within the first two video games however solely 47 within the ensuing 4 video games.

Wentz has been sacked 23 instances, tied for many within the NFL.