Kansas City, MO – April 20, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ignited a firestorm Friday, branding former quarterback Carson Wentz a “bust” and delivering a blistering five-word message to Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman, sources told ESPN. The comments, made during a closed-door meeting, mark a stunning reversal from Reid’s prior praise of Wentz, escalating tensions as the Chiefs regroup after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles.
Wentz, signed to a one-year, $3.325 million deal in 2024 as Patrick Mahomes’ backup, started one game—a 38-0 Week 18 rout by the Denver Broncos, managing just 98 yards on 10-of-17 passes (NFL.com). His lackluster performance, coupled with a 20-yard cameo in Week 15, fueled Reid’s apparent frustration. “Wentz never found his rhythm,” a Chiefs source said. “Reid expected more.”
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“Reid called Wentz a bust? Ouch!”
Reid’s five-word jab—“You overhyped him, Howie, big time”—targeted Roseman, his former Eagles colleague, who drafted Wentz No. 2 overall in 2016 (web ID: 0). Once a 2017 MVP contender with 33 touchdowns, Wentz’s career spiraled through injuries and stints with the Colts, Commanders, and Rams, culminating in his Chiefs flop (web ID: 3, 12). Roseman, who traded Wentz in 2021, has not responded.
“Reid’s torching Howie? That’s personal!”
The Chiefs, with $12.7 million in cap space, cut Wentz post-season, prioritizing draft picks like No. 31 for a left tackle (Spotrac). Reid’s remarks, a rare public swipe, stunned fans, given his January praise: “I’m one of Wentz’s biggest fans” (web ID: 9, 21). X erupted: “Reid’s done with Wentz—Howie next?”
As Kansas City eyes a 2025 rebound, Reid’s outburst signals a shift, potentially straining his Roseman ties. With the April 24 draft looming, this saga adds fuel to the Chiefs-Eagles rivalry.
