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Kansas City Chiefs Sign Los Angeles Rams Ex QB Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes Backup

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are signing former Rams QB Carson Wentz to backup Patrick Mahomes

Matt Galatzan

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz (11) against
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz (11) against / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Rams have already found themselves a new backup quarterback for Matthew Stafford, signing Jimmy Garoppolo during free agency.

Now, former backup Carson Wentz, who first signed with the team in November of last season, has found a new home, signing a deal with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, according to reports.

With the Chiefs, Wentz will likely serve as the primary backup to Superstar QB Patrick Mahomes - a position that was occupied by Blaine Gabbert last season.

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz (11) against
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz (11) against / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Since taking over as the full-time starter for Kansas City in 2018, Mahomes has rarely missed a start, playing in 1at least 16 games in four of his six seasons as the starter. In the two seasons he played less than 16 games, he played in 14 (2019) and 15 (2020).

In other words, if Mahomes trend of staying healthy continues, Wentz may not be in line for much playing time in Kansas City. That said, they will have an experience vet behind him that can win football games in the event of an injury.

During his time with the Rams, Wentz played in two games, starting one, and completed 17 of 24 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.

In total, Wentz has played in 95 games in his career, starting 93, and thrown for 22,292 yards and 153 touchdowns with 67 interceptions. He also earned Second-Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nod in 2017.

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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