We’re not sure if Carson Wentz would describe himself as a gambling man, but the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback certainly was willing to raise the stakes this past Sunday.
Wentz watched on the sidelines as Eagles kicker Jake Elliott lined up for a potential game-winning, 61-yard field goal against the New York Giants. And the second-year QB was pulling for Elliott so much that he was willing to part with his game check if the kick sailed through the uprights.
We had @cj_wentz mic'd up for #NYGvsPHI and, well, just listen for yourself. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/jEyB1msn1o
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 26, 2017
Well, Elliott converted and sent the Eagles home winners of their Week 3 matchup. So how much does Wentz owe Elliott, you ask? NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo shared the details.
That'll be $31,764.71 made out to J-A-K-E E-L-L-I-O-T-T. https://t.co/d1xbMVO1T9
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 26, 2017
Elliott is in line to earn $495,000 this season, so Wentz’s game check definitely would be a pleasant acquisition. But instead of the money being sent to Elliott’s bank account, the Eagles teammates opted for a philanthropic route for the cash.
Just to set things straight:
My man @jake_elliott22 and I are excited to be donating and helping out a charity of his choice!
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) September 27, 2017
Elliott has become an instant hero in Philadelphia, and helping out a cause in need only will further that notion.
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