Colts put QB Carson Wentz on COVID-19 list, unlikely to play against Raiders

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The Indianapolis Colts updated their Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, and added starting quarterback Carson Wentz to it, as he tested positive for the virus, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Wentz is reportedly unvaccinated and will be out for at least 10 days under the current NFL COVID-19 protocols.

The 29-year-old QB has started every game for the Colts this season. In his 15 appearances, he has thrown for 3,230 yards, 25 touchdowns and six interceptions.

On Monday, the Colts also put several other players on the COVID-19 list, including safety Jahleel Addae, cornerback T.J. Carrie, linebacker Malik Jefferson, running back Marlon Mack, tackle Braden Smith, and cornerback Chris Wilcox (practice squad).

“We talked about it after practice one day last week, but everybody has to be ready to play winning football,” head coach Frank Reich said. “And that’s what we got. Guys stepped up at multiple positions and did a great job.”

Indianapolis is focusing its attention on Week 17’s home game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Reich will need everybody to step up and play well at any time.

“This is something, right, every team’s dealing with,” Reich said of having players on the COVID list. “We’ll continue to deal with it in a responsible manner.”

If Wentz is out, Reich will rely on Sam Ehlinger to play QB on Sunday.

We have placed QB Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. pic.twitter.com/5gb4bOmVQf
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 28, 2021
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Colts place QB Carson Wentz on reserve/COVID-19 listhttps://t.co/uwkoM0NSSP pic.twitter.com/hrgcfQC3aU
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 28, 2021
Colts need to call Philip Rivers. Have heard it's being discussed.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) December 28, 2021
Now 13 Colts are on the Covid list, including seven starters and the franchise QB. We'll see if NFL protocols change, but at this point, this knocks out Wentz — who remains unvaccinated — for 10 days. He could return for the season finale in Jacksonville next Sunday.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) December 28, 2021

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2), against Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Indianapolis Colts At Arizona Cardinals At State Farm Stadium In Glendale Arizona.

Sports Illustrated Dec 28 2021

Carson Wentz is unvaccinated, but it's unclear if he tested positive for the virus

Allison Carter Dec 28 2021

is that bad

Adam Wren Dec 28 2021

News: Chekov’s gun goes off in the third act of the play.

IndyStarSports Dec 28 2021

#Breaking: Under the NFL’s current COVID-19 protocols, Carson Wentz will miss Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

Guardian sport Dec 28 2021

Unvaccinated QB Carson Wentz joins Covid-19 list as Colts vie for playoff spot

Gregg Doyel Dec 28 2021

The latest on Carson Wentz, COVID, and his potential availability for Sunday from Colts insider @JoelAErickson:

IndyStar Dec 28 2021

What's next for the Colts? https://indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2021/12/28/colts-place-starting-quarterback-carson-wentz-reserve-covid-19-list/9021497002/…

Broham Shaqalaaka Dec 28 2021

FIRE HIS ASS! He's taking up $26 mil of cap space per year. He hasn't produced at all. Every snap I hold my breath and wait for a turnover. He's NotWorthTheMoney! https://sports.yahoo.com/unvaccinated-carson-wentz-reportedly-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list-as-colts-fight-for-playoff-spot-184337576.html… Carson Wentz must miss 10 days if he tested positive for COVID-19.

Downtown Diane Dec 28 2021

.@NFL news: Unvaccinated Carson Wentz is on reserve/COVID-19 list ⁦@Colts⁩ #GetVaccinated

Robert Mouton Dec 28 2021

Carson Wentz COVID-19 update: Colts place QB on COVID-19/reserve list - Sports Illustrated

Carson Wentz

Carson James Wentz is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Wentz played college football at North Dakota State,
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Philip Rivers

Philip Michael Rivers is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 17 seasons, primarily with the Chargers franchise.
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