Commanders QB Carson Wentz is set to MISS four-six weeks due to fractured finger

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks after breaking the ring finger of his throwing hand in last week’s win over the Chicago Bears, the NFL Network reported Monday.

Wentz could land on an injured reserve, which would put him out of action for at least four games.

Wentz is currently in Los Angeles to meet with a hand specialist, according to the report. ESPN reported Monday that he needs surgery and will have surgery in LA.

Taylor Heinicke is Washington’s main backup. The Commanders also have rookie Sam Howell on the active roster.

Wentz sustained the injury late in the first half of Thursday’s win when his hand hit Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones during his follow-up. He stayed in the game and played the entire game.

Wentz finished 12-of-22 and passed 99 yards. He has 1,489 yards on the season with 10 touchdowns against six interceptions.

Heinicke went 7-8 as Washington’s starter in 2021. He completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,419 yards and 20 TDs against 15 INTs.

The commanders (2-4) will receive the Green Bay Packers (3-3) this Sunday.

The reported timeline for Wentz would mean missing return games against each of his former teams – the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10.

He broke the ring finger on his throwing hand in last week’s win over the Chicago Bears

The 29-year-old has so far struggled to get going during his first season in Washington, completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 1,489 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions for a Commanders team that is in last place. in the NFC East.

Commanding coach Ron Rivera stormed out of his post-win news conference last Thursday after forging “bulls***” reports that owner Dan Snyder Wentz wanted, claiming that “he’s the damn dude” the quarterback chose.

Speculation about whether or not the organization was happy with Wentz’s performance sparked a tirade from Rivera.

“They made a fool of themselves. They have, they play their ass off for everyone. They come out and they show up, they work hard, okay?” Rivera told reporters.

“They’re not complaining, okay? They hear all things and they have to deal with them. I get that and I respect them for it because they are resilient. They’re coming back.

‘Everyone keeps saying I didn’t want anything to do with Carson’ [Wentz]. Well bulls***. I’m the damn guy who pulled out the sheets of paper, who looked at the analysis the band in fricken… Indianapolis looked at. OKAY? And that’s what annoys me. Because the young man doesn’t always deserve it. I’m sorry, I’m done,” Rivera said before leaving the press conference.

Washington coach Ron Rivera defended his players, including Wentz, after Bears won last week