The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Jalen Hurts and a solid second option in Tanner McKee. However, there are major concerns when it comes to the depth beyond this, with Kyle McCord and Dorian Thompson-Robinson both struggling in the second game of the preseason. McCord has looked consistently awful and appears to be an obvious roster cut.
Thompson-Robinson was added in a trade with the Cleveland Browns that jettisoned last year's backup quarterback, Kenny Pickett. It seemed to be a message that signaled faith in McKee and trust in the organization's ability to draft an answer. However, recent results leave reason to wonder if the Eagles should turn to free agency to add just a bit more proven depth.
If the season started today, it seems Hurts, McKee, and Thompson-Robinson would be the obvious depth chart. This could be easily upgraded if the team were willing to revisit the past and bring back a familiar face. Somehow, Carson Wentz has remained a free agent throughout the 2025 preseason, despite far fewer players remaining employed. It at least should earn a look from the organization that jettisoned the former starter long ago.
The Eagles Should Consider Bringing Back Veteran QB Carson Wentz
The idea of bringing back Wentz isn't going to sit well with some Eagles fans based on the quarterback's complicated history in Philly. There was a time the veteran was among the city's most popular figures, appearing to be on an MVP path. Obviously, this isn't how things played out with the organization, soon turning to Jalen Hurts and Wentz bouncing around the league.
While the veteran is no longer a starter, it does objectively improve the roster and give your team a better chance. Replacing McCord and Thompson-Robinson with Wentz gives you a legitimate wildcard to win games if Hurts were to go down for more than a handful of snaps.
With this in mind, Philly fans should be willing to overlook how things ended and welcome the quarterback with open arms. It doesn't have to be a splashy move or one that demands much speculation. Hurts is a Super Bowl champion and far above being questioned.
Bringing in Wentz isn't going to make waves or have fans questioning obvious leadership. The Eagles are attempting to start a dynasty and must make every possible improvement, even if this means a reunion with a player who has a checkered history in Philly.