QB Carson Wentz re-signing with Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with veteran QB Carson Wentz, the team announced Thursday.

Wentz, 33, started five games last season for the Vikings. Head coach Kevin O’Connell targeted him as a veteran who could operate the team’s offense in a pinch, and the same thought process led the team back to Wentz this offseason.

Minnesota wanted to round out its quarterbacks with more talent in 2026 than last season. This move cements that vision. Last week, the Vikings added Kyler Murray, who will be the favorite to start for the team this fall. Minnesota is also hoping for a sizable developmental step for 23-year-old quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

In 2025, Wentz threw for 1,216 yards and completed 65.1 percent of his passes. He played behind a porous and oft-injured offense line, which led to his taking 19 sacks in five games. The pounding on his body eventually led to season-ending shoulder surgery. He remained around the team during his recovery and was present late in the season.

Will Wentz be the primary backup? The answer to this question will likely come this fall, once the Vikings sort through their starter spot. How Murray, McCarthy and Wentz all gel in the quarterbacks room will be an integral piece of the puzzle that O’Connell will be constructing over the course of the next few months.