Vikings re-sign Carson Wentz on 1-year deal as Kyler Murray enters fray
The Vikings announced on Thursday that they have agreed to re-sign Carson Wentz for one year as part of their strategy to add experience leading into 2026. This move follows earlier news regarding Kyler Murray's signing and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding J.J. McCarthy, who is losing his grip on a potential starting role in Minnesota due to increased competition from veteran free agents like Wentz joining recent signee Murray for next season ahead of March deadline
Key Points
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1The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed Carson Wentz on a new contract to return for another season.
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2Wentz will join Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in the quarterback room, creating an even more crowded situation ahead of the upcoming NFL draft cycle (implied 2026 context).
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3Kyler Murray signed with Minnesota last week on a one-year deal while still receiving significant guarantees from his original team.
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4J.J. McCarthy's standing as Vikings' starting quarterback is reportedly in jeopardy following these recent signings.
Developments
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz on short deals while J.J. McCarthy's standing remains uncertain due to his poor performance in 2025 following missed time with injuries. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has not officially named a starter, though reports indicate he views both new signings as potential long-term solutions rather than just temporary backups for the struggling quarterback situation at Minnesota Vikings