Carson Wentz addressed the controversy surrounding his final appearance with the Minnesota Vikings, clarifying that he was not being forced to play and expressing no ill will toward the franchise. The quarterback, who was released by the Vikings in the offseason, sought to diffuse tensions after reports suggested he was pushed to take the field during his last game. Wentz emphasized that he did not want coach Kevin O’Connell to remove him from Thursday’s game, indicating his desire to leave on his own terms.
Wentz’s comments come as the Vikings continue to navigate their quarterback situation, with the team now under new head coach Kevin O’Connell. The decision to release Wentz was met with mixed reactions, with some fans and analysts questioning whether the move was strategic or a result of internal pressures. Wentz’s stance that he was not forced to play suggests he is trying to maintain a positive relationship with the team and its fans, even as he moves on to the next chapter of his career.