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Carson Wentz signs with NFC playoff team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 11:28 AM ET

Carson Wentz has joined a new team ahead of the 2025 season.

Wentz agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to multiple reports.

It initially looked like the plan was to have Sam Howell enter the year as the No. 2 quarterback on Minnesota’s depth chart, but he did not play well during the preseason. Shortly after they agreed to a deal with Wentz, the Vikings traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles.

We have agreed to acquire QB Sam Howell and a 2026 6th-round pick from the Vikings in exchange for a 2026 5th-round pick and a 2027 7th-round pick. We have waived/injured DB Lewis Cine. pic.twitter.com/EXb7p6tCyq
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 24, 2025

Wentz spent the 2024 season backing up Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a backup the yea r before with the Los Angeles Rams, who have a very similar offensive system to the one coach Kevin O’Connell runs in Minnesota.

The 32-year-old Wentz has not started since he was with the Washington Commanders in 2022. He lost his job midway through that season after he suffered a finger injury and Taylor Heinicke played well in his absence.

Wentz, a former No. 2 overall pick, began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016. He made the Pro Bowl in 2017 but suffered a torn ACL late that season. Nick Folk stepped in for Wentz and led the Eagles to a win in the Super Bowl.

Wentz has completed 62.7% of his career passes for 22,410 yards, 153 touchdowns and 67 interceptions.

McCarthy is entering his first season as an NFL starter after he missed his rookie year with a knee injury, so it makes sense for the Vikings to want veteran insurance behind the former Michigan star.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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