Commanders name Taylor Heinicke as starter ahead of Packers game; Carson Wentz sidelined with broken finger

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The Washington Commanders have named a new starting quarterback for Week 7 ahead of their matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Head coach Ron Rivera said Taylor Heinicke will be under center Sunday. 

Heinicke takes over after Carson Wentz broke a finger during Thursday's 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears.

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Taylor Heinicke of the Washington Commanders on the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at M and T Bank Stadium Aug. 27, 2022, in Baltimore. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

After undergoing surgery in Los Angeles Tuesday, Wentz commented on Instagram. 

"Surgery went great yesterday and I'll attack rehab with everything I have because that's all I know how to do! Appreciate all the prayers -- be back stronger soon!" he wrote. 

According to a report by the NFL Network, Wentz is expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks.

Wentz has not yet been placed on injured reserve.

Heinicke has some familiarity with the starting quarterback role within the Commanders' offensive system.

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Taylor Heinicke (4) of the Washington Commanders throws a pass in the second quarter that led to the team's first touchdown in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

He started in the team's wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Alex Smith could not start due to injury during the 2020-2021 NFL playoffs.

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