NFL rumors: Eagles’ Carson Wentz trade on hold for 2 reasons, insiders say – NJ.com

The Philadelphia Eagles are on the clock.

Not for the 2021 NFL Draft, but for trading quarterback Carson Wentz.

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane explains why the Eagles haven’t been able to seal a deal for Wentz:

If Colts had best offer, it’s likely a deal would be done at this point. Wentz’s preference would be Indy, which would expedite agreement. Probable cause for delay. If Colts’ interest is mild, then there is little he could do to prevent trade to Bears.

On top of that, former Eagles general manager Joe Banner says “The media keeps thinking the Wentz trade timing is driven by the roster bonus due in March. I would argue that it’s much sooner because of the difficulty in waiting while trying to get their cap in order. An important piece of dealing with ’21′ cap is knowing Wentz’s status.”

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Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline reported last week that “Sources tell me the Chicago Bears are presently the front-runners to obtain Wentz in a deal. However, don’t discount the Indianapolis Colts or San Francisco 49ers.”

His report came one day after Philadelphia legend Ron Jaworski said the Colts had made the best offer for Wentz so far. That offer, according to Jaworski, was two second-round picks “and maybe a third or fourth (round pick) down the road.”

As NJ Advance Media’s Mike Kaye reported Tuesday, the Colts have asked for additional compensation — a player, players, or picks — along with Wentz in order to get closer to the Eagles’ demands, according to a person with knowledge of negotiations, who was granted anonymity. That person said another undisclosed Eagles player has been brought up in discussions.

There’s also a sense that the Bears are growing impatient, another person with knowledge of the trade market told Kaye. According to the person, the Bears believe the Eagles have overvalued Wentz.

(NJ Advance Media’s Mike Kaye contributed to this report.)

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