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

For Howell, the Vikings received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles. Philadelphia also got a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Vikings.

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

In another quarterback move Sunday, the Vikings released veteran Brett Rypien .

Wentz had been a free agent since his contract with the Kansas City

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