The Vikings have shaken up their quarterback room.

After bringing Carson Wentz in on a tryout over the weekend, Minnesota signed the veteran QB on Sunday and subsequently traded backup Sam Howell to the Eagles.

Philadelphia also received a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 fifth-rounder and a 2027 seventh.

The Vikings have traded Sam Howell to the Eagles. Getty Images

The 32-year-old Wentz is now set to back up J.J. McCarthy this season, after spending 2024 in the same role with the Chiefs behind star Patrick Mahomes.

McCarthy is set to make his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Bears after missing his entire rookie season last year with a knee injury.

Tanner McKee, who was set to be the Eagles’ backup QB, has a finger injury, so Howell gives Philadelphia insurance behind J

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