US EditionVikings Agree to Terms with Carson Wentz, Adding Depth to QB Room
Carson Wentz will provide veteran quarterback depth behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings prepare for the 2026 season, team announced March 19.
- On March 19, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings re-signed Carson Wentz to a one-year deal, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport confirmed Thursday morning; financial terms were not disclosed.
- After missing the playoffs in 2023 and 2025, Minnesota prioritized bolstering the quarterback position and signed Kyler Murray last week.
- Wentz started five games in 2025, going 2-3 while completing 65.1% of his passes with six touchdowns and five interceptions, playing through a left shoulder injury requiring surgery.
- That creates a projected pecking order with Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz, as Murray is the heavy favorite while McCarthy remains in contention and Wentz provides experienced depth.
- Wentz's résumé includes starting at least one game in six straight seasons for six teams and career earnings just under $134.2 million.
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