The Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback Carson Wentz used a season-ending injury on Sunday to reassure well-wishers that his tribulations are part of God’s bigger plan.
NFL football fans in the City of Brotherly Love were stunned this weekend when the team’s leader went down with a torn ACL in his left knee. The Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams and clinched the NFC East title, but their Super Bowl hopes now rest upon backup Nick Foles.
“NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team,” Wentz said of his (11-2) team late Sunday. “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! #Proverbs3:5-6.”
NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team. Such a special group of men.
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 11, 2017
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! #Proverbs3:5-6
The biblical passage referenced states: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Head coach Doug Pederson echoed the star’s hopeful message on Monday.
“If there’s ever an opportunity for me to rally the troops as the football coach, now might be the time,” he said, ESPN reported. “You can’t lose faith. This has been a resilient football team all season long.”
Wentz, in just his second year in the league, exited the game with 33 touchdowns for the season. The feat broke Sonny Jurgensen’s franchise record for the most touchdowns in a single season.
Jurgensen’s mark stood since 1961, ESPN reported.
• Douglas Ernst can be reached at dernst@washingtontimes.com.
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