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Carson Wentz introduced as Commanders QB

Quarterback Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders shakes hands with head coach Ron Rivera after being introduced at Inova Sports Performance Center on March 17, 2022, in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Carson Wentz is no longer in Indianapolis.

Picked up in trade with the Colts, Wentz introduced himself Thursday to the Commanders fan base wearing a gold sports coat over a burgundy shirt.

After five seasons with the Eagles, Wentz only lasted one season quarterbacking the Colts. Wentz quickly went from being a part of the Colts future to no longer in their plans when they lost their final two games of the regular season against Las Vegas and Jacksonville, and missed the playoffs.

“Sometimes I wonder what happened in Indianapolis,” Wentz said. “I think it was a year that had ups and downs, but the way we finished and the way I finished was poor. That was tough to swallow, because we thought we had a chance to do something special and I just did not play well enough.”

Now, Wentz gets a fresh start with the Commanders, a team that desperately wanted a veteran quarterback to guide a young offense with potential.

With players like wide receiver Terry McLaurin, the Commanders need to take advantage of a window of opportunity to make the playoffs.

“Offensively, the talent that is around here gets me fired up,” Wentz said. “I look forward to being able to push the ball down field to those guys and get the ball out to the playmakers to make some plays. It is a special roster on both sides of the ball. I think we have the right pieces in place and we have the vision from the top.”

Here are the important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know

Important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NFL is currently in the thick of its offseason, but there are still plenty of key dates to circle before the 2023 season kicks off on September 7.Here are important offseason dates to know...2023 NFL Offseason Key DatesMarch 13-15: NFL teams are permitted to begin negotiating with prospective free agents, but no deals can be signed just yet.March 15: New league year begins at 4 p.m. Free agents are now permitted to sign contracts with clubs.March 26-29: Annual league meetings in PhoenixApril 3: Teams with new head coaches (Carolina, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis and Arizona) can begin offseason workout programsApril 17: Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programsApril 26-29: 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City May 2: Deadline to exercise fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2020 NFL DraftMay 5-8 or May 12-15: Teams can hold three-day rookie camps for draft picks and undrafted free agentsMay 22: First day of OTAs for select teams. Clubs are allowed to hold 10 total on-field practices, but no live contact is allowed.May 22-24: NFL spring league meetingsJune 6: Start of mandatory minicamp for select teams. Clubs are allowed to have three mandatory practices.July 17: Deadline for teams with franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension. Teams are not allowed to re-engage in negotiations with a franchise player after this date until the conclusion of the 2023 season.August 3-6: NFL kickoff weekend in Canton, OhioSeptember 7: Opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season
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