The Facts: A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Eagles and is hopeful it won’t end in a divorce. Wentz hasn’t discussed his future with team officials yet, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because it’s a private matter. The person said those conversations will take place when the time is right.
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Wentz was benched for the final four games of the worst season of his five-year career and was inactive Sunday in a loss to Washington. His Wentz’s relationship with the organization is strained, another person close to the situation told the AP. It’ll take both sides coming together to make it work. GM Howie Roseman said Monday the team is not thinking about trading Wentz “right now.” After Jalen Hurts replaced him as the starter, Wentz said: “Obviously, that’s frustrating as a competitor and just the personality that I have, I want to be the guy out there.” Though he hasn’t said anything publicly since those postgame comments, there's been plenty of reporting on his thoughts. This is the latest. If Wentz decides to ask for a trade, the Eagles should have several interested suitors. Of course, the Eagles don’t have to accommodate a trade request. Hurts showed potential in four starts but not enough to prove he’s a franchise quarterback yet. A fresh start with a new team could help Wentz rejuvenate his career but a breakup won’t occur until attempts at a reconciliation are exhausted.