He watched his backup win a storybook Super Bowl, setting off years of criticism, but Wentz’s old teammates have his back.

It seems like a lifetime has occurred — at least in NFL terms — since Carson Wentz last played for the Eagles. A lot has happened since his trade request was granted and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman dealt his franchise quarterback to the Indianapolis Colts in 2021.

You dream of being on that stage and playing that game,” Wentz said. “Then life unfolds and you get that opportunity, and you’re in street clothes.”