In a surprising turn of events, former NFL MVP Carson Wentz is set to make his NFL return with the Los Angeles Rams, while the Tennessee Titans have named rookie Will Levis as their starting quarterback.
Wentz’s comeback comes as the Rams are dealing with an injury to starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, who suffered a thumb injury in their loss to the Green Bay Packers. Wentz, drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, has been out of the NFL since being released by the Washington Commanders in February.
Wentz’s career has been marred by injuries and reported clashes with teammates, but he hopes for a fresh start with the Rams. He is expected to compete with Brett Rypien for the starting job while Stafford recovers from his injury.
Meanwhile, the Titans have decided to stick with rookie Will Levis as their starting quarterback despite the return of veteran Ryan Tannehill from an ankle injury. Levis has impressed in his two starts, throwing for four touchdowns and only one interception. Tannehill, in the final year of his contract, is expected to serve as the backup.
The decision to start Levis could signal a change of guard at quarterback for the Titans. Levis was a highly touted prospect coming out of Kentucky, and he has shown flashes of potential in his limited playing time. Tannehill, on the other hand, has been inconsistent this season and is approaching the end of his career.
It will be interesting to see how Wentz and Levis fare in their new roles. Both quarterbacks have the talent to succeed, but they must overcome some challenges to reach their full potential.