Vikings sign Wentz

(Eagan, MN/Minnesota News Network) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J-J McCarthy has a new back-up. The Vikes signed former first-round Q-B Carson Wentz to a contract yesterday. Wentz will take over for Sam Howell, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles after a disappointing showing at training camp. Minnesota also sent a 2026 sixth round pick to Philadelphia and received a 2026 fifth rounder and a 2027 seventh rounder. Wentz was a back up in Kansas City last year, passing for 118 yards in three appearances. Wentz is a former North Dakota State standout, who grew up in Bismarck as a Vikings fans.