Allen Park – In April, the Eagles made a bold decision to trade five picks to the Browns to acquire North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.
The Eagles doubled down on Wentz and opted to trade veteran Sam Bradford to the Vikings prior to the season.
So far, it’s a move that has paid off.
Wentz, 23, has led the Eagles to a 3-0 start, including a 34-3 drubbing of the Steelers in Week 3. The Lions host Wentz and the Eagles on Sunday at 1 p.