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Vikings Agree to Terms with Veteran QB Carson Wentz
Minnesota adds experienced signal-caller to QB room with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy
Mar. 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
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The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who will join their quarterback room that already includes 2019 first overall pick Kyler Murray and 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy. Wentz, 33, has 99 career starts over 10 NFL seasons and will provide valuable experience and depth behind the team's young QB duo.
Why it matters
The Vikings are bolstering their quarterback depth with the addition of Wentz, who has starting experience and a proven track record in the league. This move gives Minnesota insurance behind Murray and McCarthy, and provides the team with multiple high-draft-pick QBs to compete for the starting job.
The details
Wentz agreed to terms with the Vikings on Thursday. He started 5 games for Minnesota last season, completing 65.1% of his passes for 1,216 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Wentz's passer rating of 85.8 was slightly below his career mark of 89.1. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8 but is expected to be fully healthy for the 2026 season.
- Wentz agreed to terms with the Vikings on March 19, 2026.
- He started 5 games for Minnesota in the 2025 season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8.
The players
Carson Wentz
A 33-year-old veteran quarterback with 99 career starts over 10 NFL seasons. Wentz was the 2nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and spent the first 5 years of his career as the starting QB for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kyler Murray
The 1st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Murray is entering his 8th season as the Vikings' starting quarterback.
J.J. McCarthy
The Vikings' 2024 1st-round draft pick, McCarthy is expected to compete with Kyler Murray for the starting QB job.
What they’re saying
“We must have depth and experience at the quarterback position, and Carson Wentz provides that. His familiarity with our system and his leadership will be valuable assets as we continue to build a championship contender.”
— Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Vikings General Manager
What’s next
Wentz will participate in the Vikings' offseason program and training camp, where he will compete with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job.
The takeaway
The Vikings are committed to having a strong quarterback room, adding the veteran Wentz to complement their young stars Murray and McCarthy. This move provides depth, experience, and competition at the game's most important position as Minnesota aims to return to the playoffs in 2026.
