The Eagles traded for a quarterback on Sunday — and a corresponding move saw a former franchise player in Philadelphia join a new team.

After the Eagles traded for Vikings backup quarterback Sam Howell, Minnesota signed Carson Wentz, Philadelphia’s former top draft pick and starting quarterback.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero first reported the news on Sunday morning.

Wentz, who’s now on his sixth NFL team in as many years, is expected to back up Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy after Minnesota shipped Howell to Philadelphia.

The Eagles needed an experienced reserve quarterback behind Jalen Hurts. Tanner McKee suffered a non-surgical finger injury last week. His status entering the season opener against the Cowboys is up in the air.

Sixth-round rookie Kyle M

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