(UTV|COLOMBO) – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is out for the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 24-year-old had been viewed as a serious contender to be crowned the NFL’s most valuable player for 2017.
Wentz has thrown a team record 33 touchdown passes this season, including one after his injury against the Rams.
He was injured during the third quarter of the Eagles’ 43-35 win on Sunday that clinched the NFC East divisional title.
Wentz continued for another four plays after getting hurt, finding Alshon Jeffery for a two-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal before leaving the field.
Following the game Wentz tweeted: “NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team. Such a special group of men.
“And I greatly appreciate all the prayers! I know my God is a powerful one with a perfect plan. Time to just lean in to him and trust whatever the circumstances.”
Courtesy: BBC Sport
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