Carson Wentz update: Colts coach says QB medically cleared to play vs Raiders
Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has been medically cleared to play in Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Raiders, coach Frank Reich confirmed to NFL Network’s Stacey Dales on Sunday.
He later confirmed the information in a video released on the Colts’ Twitter account.
Wentz was activated on Saturday from the reserve/COVID-19 listing. Wentz’s COVID-19 signs had to be “resolved or improved” by Sunday morning, in accordance to the brand new NFL coverage, for him to play in opposition to Las Vegas.
The Colts quarterback, who’s unvaccinated, examined constructive for COVID-19 earlier this week, however the NFL and the gamers’ union adopted their protocols this week, clearing gamers to return from the COVID-19 listing after simply 5 days if they’re asymptomatic or show that their signs are lessening.
The Colts (9–6) can clinch a playoff berth by defeating the Raiders.
Wentz has began each sport for Indianapolis this season. In his 15 appearances, he has thrown for 3,230 yards and 25 touchdowns to simply six interceptions.
Kickoff between the Colts (9–6) and the Raiders (8–7) is about for 1 p.m. ET.
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