Trending Now - Vikings Retain Carson Wentz Amid Stafford Trade Anniversary
WHO:
Carson Wentz, quarterback, age 33
Kyler Murray, quarterback
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback
Max Brosmer, undrafted free agent quarterback
Minnesota Vikings
Carson Wentz, quarterback
Kyler Murray, quarterback
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback
Max Brosmer, undrafted free agent quarterback
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Vikings
WHAT:
Wentz has started 99 games in his career.
Wentz has thrown for 23,626 yards and 159 touchdowns against 72 interceptions in his career.
Wentz's passer rating in 2025 was 85.8, compared to his career mark of 89.1.
The Vikings' quarterback group has a combined total of 198 starts and a record of 94-102-2.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Carson Wentz to a one-year deal.
Wentz started five games for the Vikings in the 2025 season, with a record of 2-3.
Wentz completed 65.1% of his passes for 1,216 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions in 2025.
Wentz underwent season-ending surgery for a dislocated shoulder.
The Vikings' quarterback depth chart now includes three quarterbacks selected in the Top 10 of their respective drafts: Wentz (No. 2 in 2016), Murray (No. 1 in 2019), and McCarthy (2024 first-round pick).
Wentz has a career record of 49-49-1 as a starter across 10 seasons.
WHERE:
Eagan, Minnesota
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
WHEN:
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal on March 12th, 2026.
Wentz's surgery for his shoulder injury occurred after the Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on October 29th, 2025.
The Vikings announced the signing of Carson Wentz on March 19th, 2026.
Wentz played through a shoulder dislocation during the 2025 season, which ended with surgery after a Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Wentz's initial time with the Vikings began in 2025.
WHY:
The Vikings added Wentz and Murray to ensure they have quality backup options due to the injury histories of both Murray and McCarthy.
The Vikings aimed to strengthen their quarterback position after injuries and poor performances led to missing the playoffs in 2023 and 2025.
Wentz chose to re-sign with the Vikings despite interest from the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
HOW:
Wentz was signed after training camp in 2025 to replace Sam Howell as McCarthy's backup.
Wentz was signed after training camp in 2025 to replace Sam Howell as McCarthy's backup.
(UPDATED March 19, 2026 19:21 UTC)
In a significant move for their quarterback lineup, the Minnesota Vikings recently signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal on March 12, 2026, adding him alongside Carson Wentz, who has started 99 games and thrown for over 23,600 yards in his career. The Vikings are looking to bolster their options, especially considering the injury histories of both Murray and J.J. McCarthy, and Wentz was brought in after training camp in 2025 to serve as McCarthy's backup. This new quarterback group now boasts a combined total of 198 starts, with a record of 94 wins, 102 losses, and 2 ties.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 17:22 UTC)
Today, the Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed quarterback Carson Wentz to a one-year deal, aiming to bolster their quarterback position after struggling with injuries and performance issues in recent seasons. Wentz, who started five games for the Vikings last season with a record of two wins and three losses, completed over sixty-five percent of his passes for 1,216 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions before undergoing season-ending surgery for a dislocated shoulder. With this signing, the Vikings now have three quarterbacks on their roster who were selected in the Top 10 of their respective drafts, including Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.