The Facts: Wentz is going to see the field sooner than anyone anticipated. The Eagles will roll with their rookie quarterback to start the season, HC Doug Pederson announced Monday at a press conference.
Diehards Line:
Veteran Chase Daniel will serve as Wentz's backup. The Eagles face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Wentz played just one preseason game before suffering a hairline fracture after taking a massive blow. Being name the starter signals he's healthy following the injury. All offseason the Eagles insisted they planned to sit Wentz this season. Then the Eagles shipped presumptive starter Sam Bradford to Minnesota and will roll with Wentz heading into the season.