Sam Howell is on the move once again, as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a trade that sends the fourth-year quarterback to Philly along with a sixth round pick, with the Eagles sending a fifth and seventh rounder in return.
The move opened up a quarterback spot on the Vikings roster, which they filled quickly by reportedly signing Carson Wentz to serve as a backup to J.J. McCarthy and provide a veteran presence in the QB room. Wentz worked out for the Vikings on Monday and signed a day later after they cleared a spot by trading Howell.
The former No. 2 overall pick of the Eagles, Wentz spent seven seasons as a starter in the NFL before shifting into a backup role. Wentz spent the 2024 season behind Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City after a year as Matth