Wentz Joins COVID-19 List as Colts Try to Earn Playoff Spot

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Dec. 25, 2021. Rick Scuteri/AP Photo

INDIANAPOLIS—Carson Wentz is expected to miss Sunday’s key game against Las Vegas after the Indianapolis Colts placed their starting quarterback on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

It was not immediately clear whether Wentz tested positive for the virus or was deemed a close contact to someone else who had tested positive.