PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Nick Foles is expected to be the Philadelphia Eagles' starter in the team's season opener Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons, ESPN's Tim McManus reports.
Wentz has been recovering from surgery last December to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. He is practicing, but hasn't been medically cleared for contact.
"I've made comments that his arm was live and throwing some really, really nice throws and very strong," Pederson said Tuesday. "Then when he came back into the 11-on-11, one of the noticeable changes again, or differences, was just his lower body strength and how well he's progressed through his rehab and conditioning."
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Pederson previously indicated that he doesn't plan to disclose which quarterback will line up when Philadelphia hosts the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 6 until game day.
"This is still preseason and we're giving all our quarterbacks reps at this time," Pederson said. "When you get into the regular season and start game planning, then you want whoever that gentlemen is going to be, to take the full complement of reps."