Ex-NFL quarterback Carson Wentz slammed for 'barbaric nonsense' after posing for photo with dead bea

Publish date: 2024-05-07

NFL fans are upset after photos surface of Ex-NFL QB Carson Wentz posing with a slain bear.

The 30-year-old NFL free agent QB shared a photo Friday of himself posing beside a dead bear, and fans slammed the action calling it "barbaric nonsense."

The ex-Philadelphia Eagles star was out hunting in Alaska, and according to his post, he stalked a black bear with a bow and arrow.

Wentz shared the post on Instagram with the caption: 

"Bucket list (emoji check)"

"Got the opportunity to spot and stalk black bear in one of our new favorite places on earth— Alaska!"

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"Incredible trip and an incredible animal!"

The former Washington Commanders signal caller was happy with the catch; however, fans were not and quickly slammed the post in the comments. 

One fan stated he's unfollowing Wentz: "What is this barbaric nonsense? Unfollow this clown."

Another expressed: "Incredible animal, so you kill it?? Makes sense."

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A third said: "This is disgusting. Just like your football career.!"

And another teased him about his playing career: "Maybe Nick Foles shot it, and he just tried to take credit for it."

Wentz is currently a free agent in the NFL after playing seven seasons in the NFL and was drafted by the Eagles in 2016 with the 2nd pick.

He was selected to one pro bowl during his career and was a member of the Eagles' 2018 championship. 

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