Jacksonville Jaguars: Argument for trading for Eagles QB Carson Wentz

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Let’s start with the financial repercussions of trading Wentz. Looking at his contract, acquiring the Eagles quarterback wouldn’t be cost-prohibitive. According to Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap, the team that trades for Wentz would be getting him on a four-year $98.4 million deal or $26.4 million per season, hardly a big contract when compared to what top-echelon quarterbacks earn right now.

Fitzgerald also adds that it wouldn’t take much to trade for Wentz, mainly because getting the quarterback would give the Eagles cap relief. He thinks that a third-round selection and conditional compensation would get a trade done.

If that’s what it would take to acquire the Eagles quarterback, the Jaguars should definitely consider it. It wouldn’t hinder financially, as they are projected to have $79.67 million in cap space and they have 11 draft selections in 2021, so parting ways with a few wouldn’t hurt them.

By trading Wentz, the ‘Jags’ would be getting a player that has played at a high level before. In previous years, he played like a top ten quarterback even though the Eagles failed to surround him with talent. In 2019, he went 388-of-607 for 4,039 yards, 27 yards, and seven interceptions. He did so even though ‘Philly’ ranked 10th in dropped passes and none of his receivers had more than 490 receiving yards.

This year, Wentz has regressed and his penchant for turning the ball over is concerning. However, the Eagles have done a poor job of fortifying their offensive line and their wide receiver corps. It’s not ludicrous to think that he could thrive with a better surrounding cast.