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NFL players react to Eagles trading Carson Wentz to Colts

Published: Feb 18, 2021 at 12:55 PM

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Carson Wentz is headed to Indianapolis, Jalen Hurts is likely starting in Philadelphia, and the NFL world can't get enough.

The Eagles agreed Thursday to trade Wentz to the Colts in exchange for two draft picks -- a third-rounder in 2021 and a second-rounder in 2022 that could turn into a first-round pick if Wentz plays more than 75% of his snaps in 2021, or more than 70% and the Colts reach the postseason.

Colts players, former teammates of Wentz with the Eagles and others took to the internet to offer their thoughts on Thursday's big trade.

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 18, 2021

Let’s get to work!!! Welcome to Indy! Can’t wait to see what the future holds in the 317 https://t.co/vZTRJGiX1E
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) February 18, 2021

Congrats to my new teammate @cj_wentz can’t wait to get to work!
— MPJ (@MikePitt_Jr) February 18, 2021

@cj_wentz yessir! Welcome to the family bro!
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) February 18, 2021

i’m bout to FaceTime Wentz and he better pick up. congrats to Carson!! 🐎
— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) February 18, 2021

Wish u the best big time @cj_wentz appreciate ya! Enjoy our battles in practice✊🏽
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) February 18, 2021

Now that we got our QB... time for more important matters! #WhTAboutTheRUSH😎😎😎
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) February 18, 2021

YES YES YES
— hydrated king chris long (@JOEL9ONE) February 18, 2021

Carson to the colts . That’s fire
— rasul (@rd32_era) February 18, 2021

LETS GOOOOOOOOO! @cj_wentz https://t.co/i6zwVUlk9M
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) February 18, 2021

I’m also excited for Jalen Hurts. He went through a lot in college and deserves the opportunity to be the guy. I hope they don’t draft a qb in the first round! Let the young man grow!
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) February 18, 2021

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