Wentz has been a franchise quarterback for three different teams. He was traded from the Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the 2021 season. After one season, he was moved to the Washington Commanders. Wentz has 153 career touchdown passes to 67 interceptions

The Vikings will have to turn to Carson Wentz, the experienced backup and former No. 2 overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not immediately clear how long McCarthy will be out.

Wentz, the second-overall pick from the 2016 draft, was signed by the Vikings on Aug. 24 to become McCarthy's backup. He finished third in MVP voting in 2017 with the Philadelphia Eagles, but has only started nine games since 2022 and has now been on five different teams in as many years.

Vikings QB JJ McCarthy will miss 2–4 weeks with an ankle injury. Carson Wentz takes over, with McCarthy likely back by Oct. 24 vs. Chargers.

Sam Howell is on the move once again, as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a trade that sends the fourth-year quarterback to Philly along with a sixth round pick, with the Eagles sending a fifth and seventh rounder in return.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was revealed to have an ankle sprain that will keep him out for even longer than initially expected.

Wilson drew acclaim for his play Monday night, contributing five tackles and wearing the “green dot” helmet to relay calls. The nine-year veteran played 37% of Minnesota’s defensive snaps and 91% of the Vikings’ special teams snaps.

Isaiah Rodgers won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in February, then signed with the Minnesota Vikings in March. The veteran cornerback is now primed for a key role in Brian Flores' defense,

The opening week of the 2025 NFL season got off to a spectacular start with several late-game thrillers and dominating performances. Here's how to watch the Vikings-Falcons game on Sunday.