Carson Wentz Signs New Deal With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have announced a one‑year contract for quarterback Carson Wentz, keeping him on the roster for another season. The move follows his stint with the team last year when he filled in for the injured J. J. McCarthy and played through a shoulder injury that ended his campaign early. Wentz will now share the quarterback room with recent additions Kyler Murray and rookie J. J. McCarthy, who was selected in the first round of the 2024 draft. The trio will vie for playing time as the Vikings look to strengthen their offense. Reports say that Wentz had interest from other franchises, including the Chiefs and Jets. Despite those offers, he chose to stay in Minnesota, citing a desire for continuity and the chance to compete with teammates.At 33 years old, Wentz appeared in five games for the Vikings last season. His performance was mixed: a 65. 1 percent completion rate, 1, 216 passing yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions. The team went 2-3 in those games. This contract marks the first time Wentz has played for the same team in consecutive seasons since his final year with Philadelphia in 2020. Since then he has had brief spells with the Colts, Commanders, Rams, Chiefs, and Vikings. Drafted second overall in 2016, Wentz has played in 103 games with 99 starts. His career numbers include a 62. 8 percent completion rate, 23, 626 yards, 159 touchdowns, and 72 interceptions, with a record of 49-49-1. The Vikings hope that Wentz’s experience will help guide the young offense and provide depth as they pursue playoff ambitions.