ESPN: Colts to trade QB Carson Wentz to Washington

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up prior to their game against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will trade quarterback Carson Wentz, ESPN reported Wednesday.

ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter tweeted that sources said the Colts will trade Wentz to the Washington Commanders for a package of draft picks.

The Colts and Commanders will swap 2022 second-round picks, Schefter reported, while Indianapolis will also receive a 2022 third-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick that would become a second-round pick if Wentz is involved in 70% of plays.

The Colts acquired Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 18, 2021, for a 2021 third-round pick and what became a 2022 first-round pick after he took 75% of the team’s snaps.

Wentz completed 62.4% of his passes for 3,563 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

He received some blame for the team’s late-season collapse that included consecutive losses to Las Vegas and Jacksonville that eliminated the team from playoff contention.