The Minnesota Vikings are desperately trying to improve their roster just two weeks before the 2025 NFL season. Not only are they looking to get a new wide receiver, but they are also trying out a former Pro Bowler to join JJ McCarthy and the rest of the offensive unit.

While it’s clear that McCarthy will be the starting quarterback of the team, they do need a veteran presence to be his backup. That’s why they are trying out Carson Wentz. This was first reported by Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.

Wentz shouldn’t have any trouble adjusting to the Vikings playbook. After all, Kevin O’Connell, the team’s head coach, comes from the Sean McVay tree, and Wentz already played for the Rams back in 2023.

Wentz’s career hasn’t been as it was first imagined

Wentz was picked second overall in the 2016 Draf

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