The Cleveland Browns felt strongly enough that Carson Wentz was not the answer for the team at quarterback that they traded away the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft rather that select him. After getting a good look at the 23-year-old quarterback in his role as the starter for the Philadelphia Eagles, they may be regretting that decision. Wentz hit the ground running in his N.F.L. career, throwing a touchdown on his first drive and eventually beating the Browns 29-10.
“This is who he is,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said after the game. “This is his DNA.