Eagles QB Carson Wentz ‘has no limitations,’ won’t be held back in offseason practices
“Just like any of our players that have gone through an injury, we’re going to continue to monitor them,” coach Doug Pederson says. “But as far as he’s concerned, there are no limitations on him.”
Eagles quarterbacks Carson Wentz (left) and Cody Kessler take part in a passing drill on the first day of OTAs.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
The Eagles quarterback will be a full participant during the Eagles’ offseason practices, five months after he was sidelined because of a stress fracture in his back.
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“Carson has no limitations,” coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday morning. “He’s been working with the guys all offseason, and really looking forward to these next 10 practices with him.”
Pederson said he will not hold back Wentz during practices. The Eagles will have 10 organized team activities before a three-day mandatory minicamp. Pederson didn’t want to overstate Wentz’s presence, but he said it’s important that Wentz is healthy for the spring.
“Is it important? Yes. Is it training camp? No. Is it the regular season? No," Pederson said. “We’re still building as a football team. We’ve got new players. We’ve gone out and got a bunch of free agents. We’re trying to get everybody on the same page. We’ve got some rookies. This is the time to get on the same page.”
Wentz was a limited participant last spring and summer while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee before missing the entire preseason and the first two weeks of the season. It appeared to affect him early last season, so a full offseason workload will be critical in readying Wentz for the 2019 season. He has noted how much that will help him.
Pederson did not get specific about Wentz’s healing schedule other than to say there are no medical limitations.
“Just like any of our players that have gone through an injury, we’re going to continue to monitor them,” the coach said. “But as far as he’s concerned, there are no limitations on him.”
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz throws to a receiver on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle head coach Doug Pederson talks to his quarterbacks on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle wide receiver DeSean Jackson runs through an offensive drill on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagles quarterbacks Carson Wentz, left, and Cody Kessler, right, run through a passing drill on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagles tight end Zack Ertz reaches for the ball as he runs a crossing route on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz, right, talks it over with head coach Doug Pederson, left, on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Practicing with out a knee brace, Eagles quarterback participates in a passing drill on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley, left, talks with rookie running back Jordan Howard, right, during the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagles rookie running back Jordan Howard concentrates on catching the swing pass from Carson Wentz on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle wide receiver DeSean Jackson takes a breather during practice on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Cody Kessler, right, throws the ball during a passing drill as starting quarterback Carson Wentz looks on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle cornerback Sidney Jones, #22, left, participates in warmups during the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz participates in stretching drills on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz participates in warmups prior to practice on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz uses eleastic bands to stretch prior to throwing on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz, right, hands the ball to running back Wendell Smallwood, left, during an offensive drill on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz answers questions in the Eagles auditorium under the image of Eagles great, Chuck Bednarik in the background, on the first day of OTAs at the NovaCare Center on May 21, 2019.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer
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Zach Berman covers the Eagles. He also appears regularly on Comcast SportsNet. He previously wrote for the Washington Post and Newark Star-Ledger, and was a contributor for the New York Times.
