MIN Carson Wentz
NFL player. Position: QB. Team: MIN.
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: MIN (Minnesota Vikings)
- Role: Backup QB in Vikings depth chart
Veteran backup QB2 in Vikings QB room behind Kyler Murray. Beat J.J. McCarthy for the backup job during training camp and preseason competition despite McCarthy entering as the 1st-round incumbent. Wentz's strong preseason performance (comparatively) and veteran experience over the young, injured McCarthy gave him the clear edge. Fantasy relevance depends on Murray injury; potential late-season play-time if playoff chase is critical. (per Did J.J. McCarthy make the Vikings? Latest updates as roster solidifies - USA Today)
At June minicamp, McCarthy praised Wentz as a key resource in the QB room, crediting him with helping him learn both football lessons and life skills including fatherhood advice. (per Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy dispels notion that he'd want trade before season: 'This is where I want to be')
At May OTAs, Wentz continued his participation in the QB competition, taking reps in team periods and developing chemistry with Vikings receivers in competitive drills. (per OTA Observations: Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy Distribute Footballs; Line Refines Technique)
Role / Depth Chart
QB2 / Backup QB behind Kyler Murray. Beat J.J. McCarthy for the backup role; Max Brosmer is QB3.
Recent News
- 2026-08-23 — J.J. McCarthy Trade, Demotion to QB3 Behind Carson Wentz Floated by NFL Insider After... (J.J. McCarthy Trade, Demotion to QB3 Behind Carson Wentz Floated by NFL Insider After...)
- 2026-03-19 — Minnesota Vikings re-sign Carson Wentz: A new twist in the 2026 quarterback battle (Minnesota Vikings re-sign Carson Wentz: A new twist in the 2026 quarterback battle)
- 2026-04-02 — Fantasy Football 2026 Bounce-Back Players Experts Love (Fantasy Football 2026 Bounce-Back Players Experts Love)
- 2026-06-20 — The 4 NFL trades we should see before Week 1 (The 4 NFL trades we should see before Week 1)
- 2026-05-05 — Vikings Suddenly Have One of NFL’s Most Intense Roster Battles (Vikings Suddenly Have One of NFL’s Most Intense Roster Battles)
- 2026-03-09 — Tennessee Titans free agency tracker live updates, free agent signings, top NFL... (Tennessee Titans free agency tracker live updates, free agent signings, top NFL...)
- 2026-03-04 — QB predictions for every NFL team: From Malik Willis sweepstakes to Flacco’s next stop... (QB predictions for every NFL team: From Malik Willis sweepstakes to Flacco’s next stop...)
- 2026-03-16 — Fantasy Football Rankings 2026: Post-free agency top 300 PPR big board (Fantasy Football Rankings 2026: Post-free agency top 300 PPR big board)
- 2026-06-09 — QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more (QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more)
- 2026-06-11 — Why Kevin O’Connell Won’t Put a Timeline on Vikings’ Quarterback Competition (Why Kevin O’Connell Won’t Put a Timeline on Vikings’ Quarterback Competition)
Open Questions
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