EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have shaken up their depth behind starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy , signing Carson Wentz and trading backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles , multiple sources said Sunday.

In exchange for Howell, the Vikings received a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Eagles. The teams also swapped 2027 picks, with the Eagles receiving a sixth-round pick and the Vikings receiving one in the seventh round.

The additional pick gives the Vikings more resources to pursue a veteran receiver to fill another hole in their depth. They have inquired about Carolina Panthers veteran Adam Thielen , sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, but the Panthers have been reluctant to part ways with him.

Wentz has been a free agent since his contract with the Kansas Ci

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