Vikings Sign Quarterback Carson Wentz
The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday in Eagan that they have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. He returns to a club where he started five games in 2025 before undergoing shoulder surgery.
Roster makeup and draft pedigree
The move adds another experienced arm to the Vikings’ room. Minnesota now lists three quarterbacks who were top-10 draft picks.
Wentz was taken No. 2 in 2016. Kyler Murray was the No. 1 pick in 2019. J.J. McCarthy went No. 10 in 2024. The group also includes undrafted 2025 signee Max Brosmer.
Collective experience
Together, the four quarterbacks on the roster have started 198 games. Their combined record stands at 94-102-2.
A year ago the QB room was much less experienced. McCarthy and Brett Rypien were the only options then.
2025 performance and injury timeline
Wentz stepped in during Weeks 3-8 of 2025 after McCarthy’s struggles. He completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 1,216 yards.
He threw six touchdowns and five interceptions in that span. His passer rating was 85.8, below his career mark of 89.1.
Notable moments
Wentz opened his Minnesota stint with a efficient home win, a 48-10 victory over Cincinnati. He also engineered a late go-ahead throw to Jordan Addison in London.
In that London game he finished with 236 yards and no turnovers. He also passed for 350 yards in a close loss in Ireland.
Shoulder injury
The shoulder problem began against Cleveland, but he finished that game. He then played through pain while wearing a large brace in later losses.
That injury required season-ending surgery after the 2025 campaign. Wentz was not in the team’s offseason program that year and signed late in August.
Career background
Wentz is 33 and has 99 career starts. His record as a starter is 49-49-1 over 10 NFL seasons.
| Career starts | 99 |
| Starting record | 49-49-1 |
| Touchdowns | 159 |
| Interceptions | 72 |
| Career passer rating | 89.1 |
| 2025 stats (Weeks 3-8) | 1,216 yards, 6 TD, 5 INT, 65.1% comp., 85.8 rating |
He rose to prominence as Philadelphia’s franchise quarterback. Wentz later started for Indianapolis in 2021 and Washington in 2022.
He accepted backup roles with the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Implications for 2026 and competition
The signing increases depth and veteran leadership at quarterback. It also creates meaningful competition for roster spots.
When Vikings Sign Quarterback Carson Wentz, Minnesota gains a proven starter with playoff-level experience. His return should influence preseason and training-camp plans.
Filmogaz.com will monitor the situation as training camp approaches. The Vikings will now balance youth, draft capital, and veteran know-how at the position.
