Philadelphia, PA – March 22, 2025, 01:39 AM PDT
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has stirred controversy with a bold claim, stating that the Eagles would never beat the Pittsburgh Steelers again if he were still their QB1. The statement, made during a recent interview on the Pat McAfee Show, has reignited debates about Wentz’s tenure with the Eagles and his rocky departure from the team.

Wentz, who led the Eagles to a 34-3 rout over the Steelers in 2016 during his rookie season, reflected on that game with a mix of pride and frustration. “I had 301 yards and two touchdowns that day—it was one of my best games,” Wentz said. “But looking back, I don’t think the Eagles would beat the Steelers again with me as QB1. The team’s changed, and so have I.” The 2016 victory marked one of Wentz’s standout performances, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and helping the Eagles start 3-0 (web ID: 0, 10).

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The comment comes as Wentz, now 32, navigates free agency after a stint as Patrick Mahomes’ backup with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024, where he started one game, throwing for 98 yards in a 38-0 loss to the Broncos (web ID: 2, 7). Wentz’s time with the Eagles ended in 2021 after a tumultuous 2020 season, leading to his trade to the Indianapolis Colts (web ID: 6). Since then, he has bounced between the Colts, Commanders, Rams, and Chiefs, often as a backup (web ID: 0).