The Facts: Wentz signed a four-year contract on Thursday, the Eagles announced. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports the deal is worth $26.6 million and includes a $17.6 million signing bonus, per a source involved with the deal.
Diehards Line:The second-overall pick in the draft, Wentz will compete with veteran Sam Bradford and backup Chase Daniel, who both inked new deals with the Eagles this offseason. With Bradford set to make $26 million guaranteed over the next two years, it's possible Wentz will be placed in bubble wrap as a rookie. If Wentz shines, though, new HC Doug Pederson could look beyond Bradford's weighty financials in favor of the rookie the Eagles fell in love with during the pre-draft process. Once he's on the field, Wentz will give the Eagles a big-bodied, strong-armed passer with plus mobility. The former North Dakota State star has drawn comparisons to everyone from Ben Roethlisberger to Blake Bortles Doubters point to the lack of big-time competition at North Dakota State, but the Eagles see a prototypical passer in the 6-5, 237-pound Wentz.