Vikings bring back Carson Wentz, adding to QB depth

"Wentz, 33, grew up in North Dakota as a Vikings fan and is returning to a team in consecutive years for the first time since 2020, his final year with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Vikings signed him after training camp last summer to replace Sam Howell as McCarthy's backup, and he was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 3 after McCarthy suffered a high right ankle sprain."

"He led the Vikings to a 2-3 record, playing the final 2 1/2 games with a dislocated left shoulder. He finally succumbed to season-ending surgery after a Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Over that stretch, he threw for 1,216 yards and six touchdowns with five interceptions. The Vikings produced four of their top five offensive performances based on total yards in his starts."

"Murray is the heavy favorite to win the job, but the Vikings have not fully given up on McCarthy. Adding Wentz puts McCarthy in competition for both the starting role with Murray, and the No. 2 spot with Wentz. If nothing else, Wentz could give the Vikings a more reliable No. 3 quarterback than Brosmer proved to be as an undrafted rookie last season."

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz, adding depth to their quarterback roster alongside newcomer Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, and Max Brosmer. Wentz, 33, previously started five games for the Vikings last season as a backup before suffering a dislocated left shoulder requiring season-ending surgery. During his starts, he compiled 1,216 passing yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions while leading the team to a 2-3 record. The Vikings have prioritized upgrading the quarterback position after injuries and poor performances contributed to missing the playoffs. Murray is the heavy favorite to win the starting job, but McCarthy remains in competition for both the starter role and backup position with Wentz.

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